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...Numerous Nieman alumni had questions for Giles following the disclosure. Though there were many who openly objected to the proposed program, Giles appeared undisturbed by the questioning, according to the article...
Giles’ time as curator of the Nieman Foundation has been the subject of controversy recently. In February, a front page article in the Boston Globe lambasted Giles for stimulating alumni unrest concerning his expansion of the foundation’s focus to hold events and workshops for non-Nieman journalists...
However, Giles said that “Any additional things we do that might bring in other journalists are done with the Niemans in mind first.” He noted that the Nieman fellows are always invited to such events and are often presenters at them...
...Giles said his decision to revoke the Nieman Foundation’s participation in the training program was due to the possible damage that it might do to the reputation of the Nieman Foundation, considered the oldest and best known fellowship program of its kind...
...continuing controversy represented a risk to our reputation,” he said, adding that a major function of his job was to protect the reputation of the Nieman foundation...