Knight Program announces 2004-05 fellows

Thirteen mid-career professionals from a variety of fields have recently been awarded fellowships for 2004-05 from the Knight Program in Community Building, based at the UM School of Architecture. The fellowships are awarded annually to individuals with an active interest in the interdisciplinary process of community building. Throughout the year, fellows will pursue independent research projects and participate in various events to help expand their knowledge of community building techniques and solidify their research. Through their proposed case studies, research topics, and participation in the Knight Program events, the fellows will deepen their understanding of how to apply these techniques in places throughout the U.S.

Established in 2001, the Knight Program's goal is to advance the knowledge and practice of New Urbanism and Smart Growth across disciplines through fellowships, scholarships, conferences, and publications. Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of 26 U.S. communities, the program extends its commitment to community service with its fellowship program. The 2004-05 Knight Fellows in Community Building are: Tom Cotruvo, James (Jim) R. Epstein, Lisa B. Hogan, Michelle Jones, Yon Lambert, Jeremy Chi-Ming Liu, Andrew Miller, Jessica Cogan Millman, Daniel Parolek, Veronica Rosales, Will Selman, Ken Stapleton, and Kendra Wills.