Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellowship

The Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellowship brings high-profile figures at the forefront of media, politics, and public policy to Harvard’s Kennedy School to work with students, faculty, scholars and the public on important issues of the moment. The Fellows spend varying periods of time at Harvard and focus on important policy areas.

This fellowship was established in December of 2013 through a generous gift from Doug and Lydia Shorenstein in honor of Doug’s late father, Walter Shorenstein. Walter Shorenstein, the Center’s original benefactor, was a visionary leader in business and politics, a patriotic citizen and a creative and disruptive force for good.

Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellowships are offered by invitation of the Center Director.

Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellows

2023-2024: Yevgenia Albats, Julia Angwin, and Keri Putnam
2022-2023: Brian Stelter
2020: Don Baer, Gwyneth Williams
2019: Adam Moss
2018-2019: Maria Hinojosa
2017-2018: Tom Wheeler
Spring 2017: Richard Stengel
Fall 2015-Fall 2016: Bob Schieffer
Spring 2015: Aneesh Chopra, Nick Sinai