School of GAPP shines at Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference to be held in Philadelphia
Presenting research tackling contemporary topics in the field, our faculty, students and alumni are shining at the upcoming Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference to be held in Philadelphia from August 8 to 11.
AUC awardees at the conference include:
Shahira Fahmy '91, '00, professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
- First place - Top Faculty Paper Award for her research, "Shattered Lives, Unbroken Stories: Journalists' Perspectives from the Frontlines of War," co-authored with Mohamed Salama (MA '22) and Mona Alsaba (MA '23) . The paper intricately portrays the current perspectives of Gaza journalists, shining a spotlight on the challenging path of Palestinian journalists covering Gaza, who have been named laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The award is part of the Robert L. Stevenson Open Paper Competition at AEJMC's International Communication Division.
"Our research journey began amidst the Gaza war turmoil. The study is based on interviews conducted with 18 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, aiming to unveil the challenges and nuances of reporting on the Israel-Gaza War that began on October 7, 2023. Through our findings, we provide insights into the evolving landscape of war coverage in the digital era, highlighting ethical dilemmas, safety concerns and personal struggles faced by journalists reporting during conflict." – Shahira Fahmy