Gwen Ifill Memorial Gifts

Gwen Ifill’s legacy continues to strengthen WETA and public broadcasting through the fellowship program set up in her honor after she passed away in 2016.

Gwen Ifill was our colleague and friend here at WETA. For 17 years, she served as the co-anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour and the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week with Gwen Ifill. Gwen was committed to bringing light – not heat – to our daily discourse through the news in the interest of educating viewers and strengthening civil society.

Ifill’s dedication to journalism and effective storytelling was the hallmark of her career. She knew the importance of presenting diverse voices to make complex issues understandable. Throughout her life, Ifill reached out to mentor those who would follow her into journalism.

The Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence continues Gwen’s legacy at WETA. Each year the fund sponsors Gwen Ifill Fellows -- aspiring journalists pursuing careers in journalism. The fellows who are mentored by the "Washington Week" and "PBS NewsHour" teams gain invaluable hands-on experience.

The Newman’s Own Foundation through its support of public broadcasting has been a cornerstone funder of this fellowship program. WETA and Newman’s Own Foundation are proud to provide career opportunities for emerging journalists from diverse communities.

For more information on the Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence, go to washingtonweek.org or call Debbie Eliason at 703-998-1834.

WETA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence at WETA are fully tax deductible.