The Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University's School of Journalism trains student and professional journalists to cover the environment.
This video gives an overview of the center's programs.
The center, located on MSU’s East Lansing, Mich., campus, was founded in 1994 when the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation created the nation’s first endowed chair in environmental journalism.
The program offers numerous classes and professional workshops for the study and practice of environmental journalism. Faculty conduct research and attract environmental experts and journalists from around the world as guest lecturers.
In addition to academics, environmental journalism students can gain practical experience by writing for EJ Magazine, the center's award-winning publication. Students are also encouraged to join the Environmental Journalism Association, which provides opportunities to build professional experiences and network with reporters.
The Knight Center also maintains the Meeman Archives, a collection of more than 1,500 outstanding environmental journalism articles from the past 20 years.
