{"id":41924,"date":"2026-04-10T09:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=41924"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:46:25","slug":"bates-alumni-on-the-modern-press","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bates-alumni-on-the-modern-press\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Information: Bates Alumni on the Modern Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Join the Bates D.C. Network for an evening of insight and connection as we explore the power of the written word. We are gathering a panel of Bates alumni\u2014leaders in journalism and publishing\u2014to share their journeys through an ever-shifting media landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our panelists will offer a candid look at how they found their professional voices and how their Bates education continues to shape their reporting, writing, and editorial work today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our discussion will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Evolution of Media:<\/strong> How storytelling is changing in the digital age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Bates Edge:<\/strong> How a liberal arts foundation prepares you for the high-stakes world of reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Path Forward:<\/strong> Advice for navigating a career in publishing and media today. conversation followed by time to connect informally with speakers and fellow attendees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is open to all members of the Bates community interested in journalism and publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap  is-style-garnet\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"0bf4779d-056b-45e5-801b-908e868737c9\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Featured Panelists<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"0bf4779d-056b-45e5-801b-908e868737c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Emily-DeLossa.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41927 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Emily-DeLossa.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Emily-DeLossa-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Emily-DeLossa-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Emily-DeLossa-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Emily DeLossa \u201924<\/strong>: Emerging Writer and Research Associate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/evan-halper.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41928 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/evan-halper.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/evan-halper-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/evan-halper-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/evan-halper-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Evan Halper \u201995<\/strong>: Business Reporter at <em>The Washington Post<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/john-miley.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41951 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/john-miley.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/john-miley-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong>John Miley \u201808<\/strong><\/strong>: Senior Associate Editor at <em>Kiplinger<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"241\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Simon-Pathe-\u201811-e1776178049343.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41950 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Simon-Pathe-\u201811-e1776178049343.webp 241w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Simon-Pathe-\u201811-e1776178049343-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Simon-Pathe-\u201811-e1776178049343-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Simon Pathe \u201811<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Senior Washington Editor at <em>CNN<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Rachel-Kurzius.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41929 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Rachel-Kurzius.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Rachel-Kurzius-301x300.webp 301w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Rachel-Kurzius-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/04\/Rachel-Kurzius-200x200.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" 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