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Insights from 11 American Journalists on Their RIAS Berlin Fellowship
Eleven American journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom…
American Journalism Students Share Insights from 3-Week Fellowship in Germany (Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg & More)
Discover the experiences of 11 American journalism students during a 3-week RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship across Germany. From Berlin to…
Impressions from RIAS Media Awards 2025
Highlights from the 2025 RIAS Media Awards in Berlin’s French Church at Gendarmenmarkt. Laureates Laura Nix, Christine Rütten, Cooper Seamer,…
German Journalism Students Reflect on Their 3-Week RIAS ERP Fellowship in the USA
Twelve German journalism students share their insights from a three-week RIAS ERP fellowship in the USA, with experiences ranging from…
German journalists reflect on their RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in the USA prior to the presidential elections
Discover the experiences of 11 German journalists in the USA at a particularly exciting and crucial time – only a…
American journalists reflect on a memorable RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany
This group of American journalists had the rare opportunity to participate in the ceremony of the RIAS Media Awards, to…
Exchange Programs
The RIAS Berlin Commission offers immersive programs that connect journalists, students, and media professionals across Germany and the United States. With educational exchanges and award presentations, our initiatives foster mutual understanding, press freedom, and transatlantic collaboration.
Global Alumni Network
Join a growing community of 1,700+ journalists who have participated in RIAS programs. Our alumni network fosters ongoing collaboration, mentorship, and transatlantic connections.
RIAS Media Awards
The RIAS Media Award celebrates excellence in German-American journalism. It honors groundbreaking investigative stories, compelling documentaries, and impactful reporting that foster transatlantic understanding.
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