In 2022, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas marked two decades of courses, conferences and publications that have strengthened journalism around the world.
When we started the Knight Center 20 years ago, I could not have imagined that we would have such a huge impact for so long," Alves said. "Initially the center was meant to focus only in Latin America and the Caribbean for four years. Later, it became global and here we are celebrating 20 years!"
Celebrations began in August with an anniversary event focused on global stories of impact. Shortly after, the Knight Center announced it received a $4 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to reorganize, expand and strengthen its operations.
We hope you'll explore this page, which features a history of the Knight Center and, most importantly, testimonials from journalists whose careers and lives have been touched by the Knight Center's programs.
This video is from the 20th anniversary event marking the beginning of our celebrations. It look place at the Knight Center's home at the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas
School of Journalism and Media
1 University Station A1000
University of Texas Austin, TX 78712
Phone: 512-471-1391
Fax: 512-471-7979
E-mail: knightcenter@austin.utexas.edu