It’s been nearly four months since the death of Gwen Ifill, an award-winning TV journalist for both NBC and PBS, who was also known for moderating vice-presidential debates, and covering presidential campaigns.
While many mourned her death after her battle with cancer, people are making sure that Ifill’s legacy will continue to live on. Just this week, organizers announced that the Washington Press Club Foundation and the PBS NewsHour are creating The Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Journalism Fellowship, a 10-week program open to undergraduate and graduate journalism students in financial need.
“Gwen Ifill was the best of the best, a remarkable journalist with boundless curiosity, who insisted on the highest standards for herself and her colleagues,” said Sara Just, PBS NewsHour executive producer. “At a time when the world needs Gwen Ifill more than ever, her passing reminded us just how many seeds she planted through mentorship and friendship with up and coming journalists. We are grateful for the generosity of the Washington Press Club Foundation for the opportunity to honor Gwen’s legacy in this way and guiding young people into practicing journalism with her high standards.”
The Washington Press Club Foundation will provide the funding for the fellowship, which is slated for a June 2017 launch.
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