Christopher Kuo studies Journalism at the University of Limerick. He will next be joining The Wall Street Journal through their News Associates Program, a two-year rotational program that leads to a permanent role in the newsroom. Originally from Wellesley, Massachusetts, Chris is a graduate of Duke University with degrees in Political Science and English. He worked as a Reporting Fellow on the Culture desk at the New York Times. In past summers, he interned at the Tampa Bay Times, and the Los Angeles Times. Chris has won multiple awards for his reporting including being part of a Duke Chronicle team of editors that won a 2022 Pacemaker from the Associated College Press, recognizing the best in college journalism. He was also the Editor-in Chief of Duke Crux, an undergraduate journal of Christian thought, and he was the Travel Team Captain of Duke’s nationally competitive Moot Court which sent multiple teams to regional tournaments and to the national championship. Chris has been involved in various charities, including creating a podcast for Simple Charity, a nonprofit that raises money for various Christian charities around the world. He also participated in service trips to Guatemala and Ecuador. He hopes to one day take charge of a global news organization, fostering partnerships between journalists in America and around the world to exchange best practices and brainstorm solutions to the industry’s challenges.