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Dave Umhoefer
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Dave Umhoefer is an accomplished journalist and the Interim Director of the O'Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism at Marquette University. He has a notable background as an investigative reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where he has received significant recognition for his work, including a Pulitzer Prize in 2008 for his reporting on the Milwaukee public school system.135
In his role at the O'Brien Fellowship, Umhoefer oversees a program that supports newsroom professionals in producing impactful journalism on critical issues while also mentoring emerging journalists. The fellowship, which began in 2012, emphasizes public service and aims to enhance the quality of journalism in the community.245
Umhoefer's career has been marked by a commitment to investigative reporting and public service, making him a prominent figure in the field of journalism education and practice.
