JURIST Celebrates 30 Years with Webinar Series

Journalism professor Ken Harper to discuss media and atrocity coverage

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:30pm

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JURIST, the law student-powered international legal news organization, is continuing its 30th Anniversary celebration throughout 2026 with a special webinar series focused on the rule of law, human rights, and international justice. The third webinar in the series will feature Ken Harper, Associate Professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, discussing media and atrocity coverage.

Why it matters

JURIST has been a leading voice in legal news and analysis for three decades, providing a platform for law students to gain real-world experience. The 30th anniversary webinar series allows JURIST to engage with experts on critical global issues and continue its mission of training the next generation of public-service-minded legal professionals.

The details

The webinar featuring Ken Harper will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Harper is an Associate Professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School, where he directs the Multimedia, Photography, and Design Master's program and founded the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement. Before teaching, he spent nearly two decades as an award-winning photojournalist and interactive producer.

  • The JURIST 30th Anniversary webinar series will continue throughout 2026 with additional distinguished speakers.
  • The webinar featuring Ken Harper will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

The players

JURIST

JURIST is an independent, non-profit legal news service powered by law students and supported by legal academics and professionals worldwide. JURIST's mission is to provide reliable, non-partisan legal news and analysis while training the next generation of public-service-minded legal professionals.

Ken Harper

Ken Harper is an Associate Professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, where he directs the Multimedia, Photography, and Design Master's program and founded the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement. Before teaching, he spent nearly two decades as an award-winning photojournalist and interactive producer.

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What’s next

The JURIST 30th Anniversary webinar series will continue throughout 2026 with additional distinguished speakers addressing pressing global rule-of-law issues.

The takeaway

JURIST's 30th anniversary webinar series allows the organization to engage with experts on critical global issues and continue its mission of training the next generation of public-service-minded legal professionals, further solidifying its role as a leading voice in legal news and analysis.