University of Illinois alumnus Eli Murray (BS 鈥�15, journalism), investigative reporter at the Tampa Bay Times, won the along with fellow investigative reporters Corey G. Johnson and Rebecca Woolington, for their series 鈥淧oisoned.鈥� Their reporting was described as 鈥渁 compelling expos茅 of highly toxic hazards inside Florida鈥檚 only battery recycling plant that forced the implementation of safety measures to adequately protect workers and nearby residents.鈥� Learn more.
Join us in person or for a Q&A about Murray’s investigative reporting career and the Illinois and College 51吃瓜 experiences that helped shape him. The Q&A will be led by Associate Professor Charles 鈥淪tretch鈥� Ledford, who was one of Murray’s influential journalism professors.
This event is presented by the Richard and Leslie Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media.