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Meet ProPublica’s 2026 Class of Emerging Reporters

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ProPublica selected five students for its 2026 Emerging Reporters Program, offering a $9,000 stipend, conference travel, and mentorship from established journalists. The class includes Annisyn Krebs-Carr (University of Illinois), Jessica Meza (Nebraska), Lajward Zahra (Rice University), Thai Theodoro (Grinnell College), and Tsehai Alfred (Columbia University). Annisyn focuses on housing and criminal justice, while Jessica aims to highlight marginalized communities through data and video. Thai specializes in Latin American politics, and Tsehai leads the Columbia Daily Spectator while investigating AI and healthcare issues. The program supports students pursuing careers in investigative journalism.

Key points

• Five students were selected for the 2026 Emerging Reporters Program, receiving a $9,000 stipend, travel to the NICAR conference, and mentorship from ProPublica journalists.
• Annisyn Krebs-Carr is the managing editor at the University of Illinois and focuses on housing and criminal justice issues in her reporting.

Context

The Emerging Reporters Program supports college students pursuing investigative journalism careers with financial aid and mentorship. Selected students from Illinois, Nebraska, Texas, Iowa, and New York aim to produce stories with moral force that provoke change in power abuses.

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Selection criteria focused on demonstrated dedication through internships or campus publications. Specific geographic locations of student internships and long-term career goals are not fully detailed in the provided evidence.

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