Ian Swanson, UND ’92 and editor of The Hill, to present Hagerty Lecture at UND
UND alum will share insights in his talk, ‘From Obama to Trump: Why Nonpartisan News Matters’
Who: Ian Swanson, UND ’92, editor-in-chief of The Hill, a Washington D.C.-based publication reporting on politics, business and international relations.
What: UND’s annual Hagerty Lecture.
When: Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m.
Where: UND’s Memorial Union Ballroom.
About: UND alum Ian Swanson will return to campus to deliver the University’s annual Hagerty Lecture. The series, which features prominent alumni in the fields of journalism and communication, is held in honor of the late Jack Hagerty — longtime editor of the Grand Forks Herald.
After graduating from UND in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Swanson helped launch High Plains Reader, an alternative newspaper that’s still published today and now serves the Fargo metropolitan area. Swanson also worked as a reporter and writer for the Grand Forks Herald, covering the North Dakota Legislature, among other beats.
In 2007, Swanson joined The Hill as a reporter covering Congress and international trade. He was later promoted to his current job of editor-in-chief, a role in which he’s responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Hill’s newsroom, including the print issue and online coverage.
Media Contact:
Jenna Jorgenson, director of alumni & external relations for the dean’s office in the College of Arts & Sciences.
701.777.6240
