91¿´Æ¬Íø College is proud to celebrate a landmark achievement by ’s co-editor in chief, , who has been selected as one of only three national . The prestigious fellowship includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the this June in New Orleans, where Lylah will join a select group of journalists from across the country.
The fellowship, created by , supports U.S.-based journalists, educators, and students from underrepresented communities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities.
In addition to her national fellowship, Lylah has been accepted into the with a full scholarship and annual stipend. She will begin the competitive program this fall as one of 50 students selected nationwide. Joining her are two other alumni of The Citizen, highlighting the exceptional preparation 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s journalism students receive.
The Citizen’s adviser, , praised Lylah’s contributions to the newsroom and her broader impact on campus and in the Peralta Community College District.
Later this month, the 91¿´Æ¬Íø College Journalism Department will be featured in a statewide webinar hosted by the and Workforce Innovation Labs. The webinar will showcase standout Career Education programs across the state.
The event flyer describes the program’s rise in recent years:
"See how this small community college program transformed into a reporting powerhouse, rivaling Stanford and earning top accolades!"
These recent milestones are a testament to the talent of 91¿´Æ¬Íø journalism students and the strength of the department’s commitment to meaningful, community-based reporting.
For more information about journalism at 91¿´Æ¬Íø College, visit: laney.edu/journalism