In memoriam: W. S. Merwin (1927-2019)
In his decades-long career, the two-time Poetry winner remained committed to world literature, ecology and pacifism.
front row: A. Gyllenhaal, J. Dehli, T. Friedman, R. Oppel, A.M. Lipinski, S. Gissler, K.A. Willey, A. Bennett
back row: K. Carroll, D. Allen, P. Gigot, G. Moore, P. Tash, D. Kennedy, R. Beck, J. Amoss
In his decades-long career, the two-time Poetry winner remained committed to world literature, ecology and pacifism.
Columbia University announces Anders Gyllenhaal, executive editor of The Miami Herald, as new chair of The Pulitzer Prize Board
A member of the Board since 2001, Gyllenhaal replaces Richard Oppel, former editor of the Austin American-Statesman. Board members serve a maximum of nine years.
The Pulitzer Prize Board eases eligibility for online-only entries
The Board will continue to monitor developments in digital journalism, Gissler said.
Pulitzer Prize Board elects new member, Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico
VandeHei, a native of Oshkosh, Wis., is a regular political analyst on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and is a frequent guest on numerous cable and network television programs. He co-moderated two televised presidential debates during the 2008 campaign with MSNBC and CNN, including the first debate to incorporate questions voted on by a live online audience. He is also a public speaker, giving speeches and moderating debates and panel discussions on politics, new media and the future of journalism.