Park University Educator Granted Third Fulbright Research Grant
**Subheading:** From 2023-24, renowned peace journalist and Fulbright Scholar Steve Youngblood will work in Moldova to combat misinformation and promote peace journalism, partnering with local media and educational institutions.
Steve Youngblood, a resident of Parkville, Mo., and associate professor of communication arts at Park University, has been selected as a 2023-24 Fulbright Scholar. This marks the third time Youngblood has been chosen for this prestigious programme, having previously received awards in 2001 and 2007.
In his latest assignment, Youngblood will teach at Moldova State University in Chisinău, focusing on peace journalism and strategies to counter misinformation. Moldova, geographically surrounded by Ukraine on three sides, has been bombarded by Russian misinformation, making Youngblood's work particularly relevant.
Youngblood's extensive experience in peace journalism extends beyond Moldova. He has taught this subject to journalists, academics, and students in 45 countries and territories worldwide. His work has earned him recognition from various organisations, including the Schengen Peace Foundation, the World Peace Forum, the U.S. Department of State, and Rotary International.
In addition to his work at Moldova State University, Youngblood will collaborate with two journalism organisations and a youth organisation during his stay in Moldova. Upon returning, Fulbright Scholars often continue research collaborations started abroad and forge future partnerships between institutions in their home countries.
Established by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange programme, funded by the U.S. Congress and various participating governments and host institutions. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit [fulbrightprogram.org](http://fulbrightprogram.org).
Youngblood serves as editor of The Peace Journalist, a semi-annual Park University publication. His dedication to peace journalism has been recognised with numerous awards, including the World Citizen of the Year award given by the United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City in 2012.
Steve Youngblood's focus in Moldova will not only be on teaching peace journalism at Moldova State University, but also on promoting personal growth and education-and-self-development by collaborating with local journalism organizations and a youth organization, aiming to combat misinformation and foster a culture of truth and peace. Upon his return, Youngblood may continue his research collaborations started abroad and forge future partnerships between institutions in his home country, contributing to the overall advancement of peace journalism and self-development.
