Developing future journalists
The Journalism Lab has worked with Dayton-area residents, students, refugees and more to develop a growing cohort of future journalists, turning their ideas into stories featured in leading national, regional and local media.
Published Work
Dayton Daily News
Ismael's story and photos about Dayton's Ukrainian community, on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion, was featured on page one of the Dayton Daily News in February 2025. A recent graduate of Sinclair Community College, he has gone on to freelance regularly for the paper.
Teen Vogue
Cristina and her fellow students at the Meadowdale Career Technology Center developed and reported a story about the struggles students face getting to and from school. Their long-form feature was published in Teen Vogue, one of the world's leading publications for young people.
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