Professor from Park University Honored with Luxembourg Peace Award
Steve Youngblood, a renowned peace journalism expert and the founder of the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University, has been awarded the 2020 Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Peace Journalism. The award ceremony, initially scheduled for later this month, has been rescheduled to May 28, 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Youngblood's work focuses on promoting peace through journalism education and advocacy. He emphasizes constructive storytelling and moving away from violence and division in conflict reporting. His leadership at the Center for Global Peace Journalism has led to the application of peace journalism principles worldwide, fostering media environments that contribute to conflict resolution and peacebuilding at local and global levels.
Through his work, Youngblood has raised awareness among journalists about the importance of peace-oriented reporting, developed training and resources that embed peace journalism methodologies into media practices, and strengthened the global peace movement by connecting media narratives with peace efforts.
The award was given by the Schengen Peace Foundation and the World Peace Forum as part of the 5th annual Transatlantic Dialogue Conference at the University of Luxembourg in Esch-sur-Alzette. The Luxembourg Peace Prize recognizes journalists or media publications that have used their craft to contribute to peace.
Youngblood, an associate professor of communication arts at Park University, has taught peace journalism in 27 countries and territories worldwide, including conflict areas such as Cameroon, Indian-administered Kashmir, Lebanon, South Sudan, and Turkey.
In 2012, Youngblood was recognized as the World Citizen of the Year by the United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City. He also serves as editor of The Peace Journalist, a semi-annual Park University publication.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition of his work in peace journalism, Youngblood resides in Parkville, Mo. The rescheduled award ceremony promises to be a significant event in the ongoing recognition of his contributions to the field.
[1] Further information about specific projects, publications, or case studies linked to Steve Youngblood can be found in the official communications or academic publications of the Center for Global Peace Journalism.
Steve Youngblood's focus on education and self-development, particularly in the realm of peace journalism, is designed to foster personal growth for journalists and contribute to global peace. His leadership at the Center for Global Peace Journalism has resulted in the implementation of peace journalism principles worldwide, leading to media environments that promote conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
