The American University of Armenia, in partnership with Washington State University, signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023 to establish a Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) and create a new master’s program in multiplatform journalism. The $1.3 million, four-year university partnership initiative is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan to support Armenia’s media sector. The initial grant was extended in 2024 to provide funds up to 2029.
CEJ will serve as a hub within Armenia’s journalism ecosystem for journalism education and thought leadership in research, training, best practices, and collaboration with leading experts and policy makers that advances knowledge of how quality journalism can serve as a bulwark against misinformation. The Center will also offer professional development programs serving the wider media community.
CEJ and MAMJ In the News
October 22, 2024
AUA’s Focus Podcast Series: Dr. Shawn McIntosh Interviews CNN journalist Richard Quest
August 19, 2024
Dr. Shawn McIntosh Appointed M.A. in Journalism Program Chair
August 16, 2024
Shant Shahrigian Appointed Director of AUA’s Center for Excellence in Journalism
June 10, 2024
CEJ Hosts Jim R. LeMay for Talks on State of Journalism and Disinformation
July 22, 2024
WSU Professors Lead Workshops on AI and Social Media Through CEJ
March 28, 2024
AUA Center for Excellence in Journalism Hosts Professors From WSU
November 30, 2023