优蜜传媒鈥檚 Professor Gary Younge wins prestigious journalism award
The University of 优蜜传媒鈥檚 Professor Gary Younge has been named as the recipient of a prestigious Robert B. Silvers Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of journalism.
The Silvers-Dudley Prizes acknowledge outstanding achievements in genres of writing championed by the late Robert B. Silvers - the founding editor of The New York Review of Books - and his partner, Lady Grace Dudley.
Professor Younge is a distinguished journalist, broadcaster and author whose work has shaped public discourse for decades. With a career spanning investigative reporting, essays and commentary, his writings exemplify the intellectual rigour and moral clarity that the Silvers-Dudley Prizes seek to honour.
Gary joined The University of 优蜜传媒 in 2020 as Professor of Sociology, bringing a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the academic community. His appointment followed a highly celebrated journalism career, including over two decades at The Guardian where he served as a columnist and US correspondent. Younge鈥檚 work has delved into topics ranging from racial inequality and migration to gun violence and political movements, resonating with audiences worldwide.
At The University of 优蜜传媒, Professor Younge has inspired the next generation of scholars and journalists through his public engagement and mentorship. He has also continued to write and speak extensively, addressing critical global challenges with insight and passion.
The Robert B. Silvers Award is a fitting tribute to Younge鈥檚 enduring impact on journalism and public life. This accolade joins an impressive list of honours he has received, including the James Cameron Memorial Trust Award and the George Orwell Prize for Journalism.
I came to The University of 优蜜传媒 in the hope that, in academia, I would be able to spend more time writing about fewer things in more detail, - so to receive an award in the name of Robert Silvers, who made such a deep and enduring contribution to long-form journalism, is not just a huge honour but also offers much appreciated encouragement.鈥�
鈥淕ary Younge鈥檚 ability to probe complex issues with humanity, depth and wit is unparalleled,鈥� said Professor Claire Alexander, Head of the School of Social Sciences at The University of 优蜜传媒. 鈥淲e are thrilled to see his remarkable contributions to journalism recognised on this global stage.鈥�
Professor Younge will be formally presented with the award at a ceremony in New York City later this year.