Journalism

Marissa Pianko felt restless. She had a good life. She had a loving family and a financially lucrative career. She was happy. But approaching mid-life, she wanted to feel passionate about her contribution to the wider world. One day, she stumbled upon ...

For as long as she can remember, UCLA Extension instructor Nicole Charky-Chami has had a passion for storytelling. Growing up watching the news with her family and spending her mornings poring over each page of the newspaper, she always saw news ...