Visiting Scholars Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack to Join IDJC for Fall 2025 Term
In the upcoming fall semester of 2025, Syracuse University will welcome two distinguished figures in the realm of journalism. Miranda Spivack and Nathaniel Rakich have been engaged as visiting researchers and fellows, respectively, bringing their wealth of experience and expertise to the campus.
Miranda Spivack, a veteran investigative journalist and author, will be a visiting researcher at the Urban Sustainability Lab. Her project aims to study sustainable urban development and contribute to community-based environmental projects. With degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and Yale Law School, Spivack spent 20 years at The Washington Post covering government accountability and secrecy. Her work has been published in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, McClatchy Newspapers, USA Today, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting.
In addition, Spivack served as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University and is the author of "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards". She also has a passion for fostering civic engagement and plans to develop a project, "Toolkit for Democracy", during her fellowship at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC).
Nathaniel Rakich, a graduate of Harvard University, will be a visiting fellow at the IDJC. Specializing in data-driven political reporting, Rakich's work has been published in numerous renowned publications, including The New Yorker, POLITICO, Roll Call, The Atlantic, The New Republic, Inside Elections, and the Boston Globe.
Rakich is also a senior elections analyst and editor, and his fellowship will focus on improving the public's understanding of polling and public-opinion research. He hopes to host events and discussions for students, collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, and work with the IDJC on developing University-sponsored polling on issues important to students.
The IDJC Fellows Program connects students with leading voices in journalism and civic life, contributing to a dynamic learning environment. The Visiting Fellows program brings in thought leaders in journalism, politics, or public affairs to collaborate with Syracuse University students and faculty.
Both Spivack and Rakich have a passion for travel and baseball, and their presence at Syracuse University promises to enrich the campus community with diverse perspectives and insights. Their fellowships exemplify the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment for students and faculty alike.
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