Concordia University Department of Journalism

01/27/2026

✨ From print to podcasts, storytelling still has the power to connect us — and alumna Jennifer Hollett, BA 97, knows why better than most. “It all comes down to stories.” As executive director of The Walrus and , she’s reimagining how Canadians engage with news in a changing media world, blending tradition and innovation to help us make sense of what matters most. 📚🎧💬

Read more about her insights: https://bit.ly/4qCLDBL
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12/10/2025

From solar microgrids to hydroelectric initiatives, renewable energy projects are reshaping northern Indigenous communities in Canada.

Aphrodite Salas, associate professor in the Department of Journalism and co-leader of Theme 3 at Concordia’s Volt-Age program, highlights these efforts in her new documentary, ᑰᒃ ᑰᑦᑐᖅ — The Flowing River.

The documentary project brings students into the field to learn collaborative, ethical journalism.

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Aphrodite Salas’ documentary project highlights community-driven solutions and trains students in ethical storytelling.

07/14/2025

Concordia journalism student Hannah Bell in Thessaloniki, Greece at Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy (THISAM) with Professor Aphrodite Salas In her fifth year representing Concordia University at THISAM, Professor Salas is working on creating a field school for future students that will include a study trip to Athens and course credit in Thessaloniki!

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12/19/2024

“I have been very honest and open about the grind of daily assignments to get to the few that touch or change people’s lives. Those are the assignments we live for, but I will not sugar coat the daily work, it is still the best career one could hope for," says part-time faculty Allen McInnis, award-winning Montreal Gazette photojournalist.

What is a career in photojournalism like? McInnis showed students this semester that it is a career worthwhile.

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Part-time faculty Allen McInnis, award-winning Montreal Gazette photojournalist, is showing students that it is a career in photojournalism is worthwhile.

12/16/2024

“We love this idea so much. It sits brilliantly at the intersection of journalism, civics and community organizing,” says Dr. Magda Konieczna, Associate Professor of Journalism.

Konieczna is one of the people leading a new partnership between the Department of Journalism and Toronto-based publication, The Green Line, that trains community members to document public meetings in their own communities.

The goal of the partnership is to increase the amount of local news and information in communities, equipping participants with the skills of journalism to get democratically involved.

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Professor Magda Konieczna, graduate students and The Green Line bring the Documenters project to Canada.

10/25/2023

The Department of Journalism is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Journalism with a start date of August 2024. Electronic applications should be submitted by November 30, 2023. Concordia University FAS - Concordia's Faculty of Arts and Science Concordia Alumni

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Journalism

07/11/2023

Aminah Hannan, a student in our MA in Digital Innovation in Journalism Studies program, was recently awarded the esteemed Canadian Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) to advance her work on an international scale. By way of this research grant, Aminah will be conducting research in Chile this summer. Concordia University Concordia Alumni FAS - Concordia's Faculty of Arts and Science Concordia Student Experience Concordia University Graduate Studies

MA student Aminah Hannan (GrDip 21) was recently awarded the esteemed Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) to advance her work on an international scale.

06/21/2023

Who is Diandra D'Alessio? A graduate from our Graduate Diploma in Journalism program, Diandra wins big on Jeopardy! — twice. Concordia Alumni Concordia University FAS - Concordia's Faculty of Arts and Science

Who is history and journalism grad Diandra D’Alessio?

03/08/2023

The department is proud to announce a new collaboration with Kahnawake Survival School. The collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of journalists by encouraging Indigenous students to consider a career in journalism. Concordia University FAS - Concordia's Faculty of Arts and Science Concordia Alumni Concordia Student Experience Concordia Experiential Learning

The Institute for Inclusive, Investigative and Innovative Journalism, helmed by Kristy Snell, aims to develop the future of the industry.

05/17/2022

Our experiential international science journalism summer school returns in-person in Montreal from August 8-12!

Learn the foundations of evidence-based storytelling, freelancing, podcasting, and more from seasoned journalists and experts.

Apply by May 31: http://concordia.ca/projectedfutures

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01/06/2022

This year, the department welcomed its first cohort of students in the new science journalism minor! 🔬✏️ Meet Marianne Liendo-Dufort, one of our students juggling writing lab reports and news reports on a weekly basis, often in the comfort of her car, Gina 🚗.

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12/22/2021

🔒 From the vault: Our video editor and MA candidate Kaaria Quash returned home to Trinidad and Tobago last winter to study remotely under the sun☀️. Here's a look into his time while there, and some hopes he has for the upcoming term, now that he is back in frigid Montreal.