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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Strengthening student journalism

By Lucas Willard,

Pat Bradley

Published July 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT

Coping with Crisis: Journalists on the Frontline

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll learn about the students and faculty at Stony Brook University who have created a resilience tool kit for student journalists.

And we’ll learn about a national initiative to expand local news coverage through academic partnerships.

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The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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