Deborah Amos

Deborah Amos is the Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Journalism. She is an award-winning international correspondent for NPR, specializing in Middle Eastern affairs and refugee crises. Her work has appeared on flagship NPR programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She has authored two books: Eclipse of the Sunnis and Lines in the Sand, focusing on regional political dynamics and conflict.

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Her research interests include the socio-political impacts of migration, the economic challenges in the Middle East, and the evolving role of youth in Arab societies. She teaches JRN 449: International News - Migration Reporting, reflecting her expertise in global migration narratives.

Amos has received prestigious awards for her journalism, including recognition for bravery, lifetime achievement, and broadcast excellence.

As a faculty member, she contributes to Princeton’s Humanities Council and sits on the Executive Committee. Her residency at Joseph Henry House underscores her engagement with academic and residential communities.