Wow — We Did It!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've surpassed our stretch goal and raised over $40,000 for the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley. Your support not only unlocked a $25,000 Big Match but also an additional $5,000 challenge match, amplifying the impact of every contribution.

This achievement ensures that our student-reporters can continue to pursue fearless, high-impact journalism—stories that expose injustice and hold power accountable. 

Thank you for being part of this campaign. Your support is both inspirational and meaningful to the students dedicating themselves to this essential craft. 

With deep appreciation for supporting the next generation of investigative reporters. 

Thank you, 

Steve Katz, Assistant Dean of Advancement, UC Berkeley Journalism

David Barstow, Chair of the INvestigative Reporting Program, UC Berkeley Journalism

Hello! 

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Thanks to your generous support, we reached our crowdfunding goal and unlocked the $25,000 Big Match for the Investigative Reporting Program (IRP) at UC Berkeley Journalism!

Because of you, we’re empowering a new generation of investigative reporters — students who are winning awards and doing high-impact work that holds power to account. Your gift helps ensure that the future of investigative journalism is open to anyone with the persistence, curiosity, and integrity to pursue it.

Now, we’re setting our sights even higher. A new donor has offered a $5,000 challenge match if we can raise an additional  $5,000. While this next phase of fundraising is underway, we wanted to pause and say thank you — because everything that comes next is only possible because of the strong foundation you helped us build.

With deep appreciation,