Professor from Park University Honored with Luxembourg Peace Prize
Steve Youngblood Receives 2020 Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Peace Journalism
Steve Youngblood, a renowned peace journalist and educator, has been awarded the 2020 Luxembourg Peace Prize. The prestigious award, given by the Schengen Peace Foundation and the World Peace Forum, recognises Youngblood's significant contributions to peace through journalism.
Youngblood, who is the Director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University and an Associate Professor of Communication Arts, has spent decades working in the field of peace journalism. His efforts, particularly in Northern Uganda, have been marked by his dedication to promoting peace and education [1].
The award ceremony, originally scheduled for May 2020, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place on May 28, 2021, as part of the 5th annual Transatlantic Dialogue Conference. The event will take place at the University of Luxembourg in Esch-sur-Alzette [2].
Throughout his career, Youngblood has taught peace journalism in 27 countries and territories worldwide, including conflict areas. He has also travelled extensively, with notable visits to Moldova in 2001 and Azerbaijan in 2007 as a J. William Fulbright Scholar [3].
Youngblood, who resides in Parkville, Mo., expressed his feelings about the award, stating it is the honour of his professional lifetime. He is also the editor of The Peace Journalist, a semi-annual publication of Park University [4].
For more information about the award and the Transatlantic Dialogue Conference, visit luxembourgpeaceprize.org or worldpeaceforum.org.
[1] Source: Making Peace Visible Education [2] Source: Schengen Peace Foundation and World Peace Forum [3] Source: J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board [4] Source: Park University
Steve Youngblood, beyond his exceptional journalism, has actively engaged in education and self-development to foster personal growth. His Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University and his role as an Associate Professor of Communication Arts exemplify his commitment to imparting peace journalism skills to future generations.
