College journalists as Pulitzer finalists

Plus, Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk is freed, a troll at the Kentucky Derby, and how the media is losing to influencers

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Barbara Allen
May 11, 2025

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This week's newsletter includes:

  • • Two journalism schools can boast this month that their students are Pulitzer finalists!
  • • Some great coverage of Rümeysa Öztürk being released, including by student journalists.
  • • Did you see the Mizzou Journalism hat in the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby?
  • • And much more!