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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — EducationSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County

WUSF recalls Columbia University journalism students covering the September 11 attacks

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Classes at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism began just a week before the September 11 terrorist attacks, marking the first major news story for the reporting students in attendance. WUSF reporter Kerry Sheridan reflects on experiencing this event as a student learning journalism.

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Why It Matters

Provides a personal and historical account of journalism students experiencing a major national news event at the start of their training.

Key Facts

  • Classes at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism began one week before the September 11 attacks.
  • WUSF reporter Kerry Sheridan was a student at the journalism school during the attacks.
  • The September 11 attacks served as the first major news story for these reporting students.

Who's Mentioned

locationTwin Towers“Target of the hijacked airplanes in New York City.”PersonKerry Sheridan“WUSF reporter who was among the journalism students at Columbia University durin”locationPentagon“Target of the hijacked airplanes.”OrganizationAl Qaeda“Group responsible for hijacking airplanes on 9/11.”OrganizationWUSF“Broadcasting organization featuring reporter Kerry Sheridan.”OrganizationColumbia University Graduate School of Journalism“Institution where classes began a week before the 9/11 attacks.”