For almost a month now, SUSI scholars from 18 countries have been meeting within the walls of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, one of the country’s leading educational institutions in the field. In this post I share what I…
Shining a Light: The Power and Necessity of Investigative Journalism
“There is a folk law that crooks say to themselves: don’t kill a policeman or a journalist. That would only, as American reporters put it, ‘bring too much heat?”— Hugo de Burgh, Investigative Journalism The Killing of Don Bolles On a…
Reshaping Communication in the Digital Age
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, I attended several workshops and sessions as part of our SUSI Scholars program that focused on providing insights into narrative & strategic communication, generative AI & the role of journalism. Ultimately, I was left with…
Mis- and Disinformation, Privacy and Technology
Managing information, on a personal, community and national level, is an intricate element of human organization. Today, however, it’s more unpredictable than ever. Understanding how the management of information and the narratives that distribute such information underpin capacities to influence…
Immigration, the border, and news coverage of the American Southwest
The 2024 SUSI program at ASU has progressed to its fourth week. Over the initial three weeks, the study subjects ranged from media literacy to digital narrative, to American politics and institutions, with this week highlighting the immigration issue in…
Fair elections: A cornerstone of US democracy
Out of nearly 200 nations, one stands out with over 200 years of sustained democratic exercise. Yes, you guessed right—I’m talking about the United States! As a media educator and journalist from Nepal, I’ve often wondered about the resilience of…
Beyond the Conventional
Eighteen different people, 18 different countries, 18 different mentalities, 18 different backgrounds. It looks so… different, doesn’t it? If we add the host country, we are 19 in total. It is not my intention to prove my math skills to…
Defending Democracy Through Journalism and Justice
All eyes are on Phoenix. This unique city represents the idiosyncrasies of Arizona and at the same time embodies what the future may look like for the entire United States. Despite rising temperatures, Phoenix has captured the hearts of the…
Building Bridges Between University and Community
As a participant in SUSI for Scholars, I have many things to say and share. However, since the beginning of this program my colleagues have been posting blogs about our daily activities. Today (Wednesday, June 19, 2024) we are approaching…
‘Big deal’ delivering future Phoenix and opportunities for all
One of our deliverables as program participants is writing blog posts. Dr. Dawn Gilpin had front loaded the schedule; and on Tuesday June 18, I was on duty. In making a decision about how to approach my story. I chose to…