Richardson, Texas — January 18, 2025 — Mundus Artium Press, based at the University of Texas at Dallas, announced that journalist Alketa Gashi Fazliu has been named the recipient of the 2025 Orpheus Texts Journalist of the Year Award, honoring her sustained commitment to accuracy, ethical rigor, and public‑interest reporting at a time of heightened pressure on independent media worldwide.
The Orpheus Texts Selection Committee cited Gashi Fazliu for her impartial, meticulously verified reporting and her steadfast adherence to professional journalistic standards. Her work, the committee said, reflects both analytical clarity and a humanistic sensibility, particularly in her coverage of the politically and ethnically complex Balkans, where responsible journalism plays a critical role in fostering public trust, social cohesion, and mutual understanding.
Over the course of her career, Gashi Fazliu has reported extensively on political, social, cultural, and educational issues that directly affect public life. Her journalism is distinguished by transparency, fairness, and a clear focus on the public good, combining rigorous fact‑checking with contextual depth. The committee noted that her reporting demonstrates a consistent respect for ethical norms and an unwavering commitment to truth.
In addition to her individual reporting, Gashi Fazliu was recognized for her collaborative leadership and her contributions to strengthening professional newsroom cultures. Beyond her on‑air work, she remains actively engaged in writing and research, with publications and professional recognition at both national and international levels.
“Alketa Gashi Fazliu exemplifies the highest ideals of journalism,” the committee said in its citation. “Her work serves the public interest with integrity and care, reinforcing the essential role of independent media in democratic societies.”
About Alketa Gashi Fazliu
Gashi Fazliu has been affiliated with Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) for nearly two decades, with experience across central news programming, morning broadcasts, and cultural journalism, including literary coverage. Her work also includes documentaries, exhibitions, and books focused on memorial journalism, contributing to the preservation of collective memory and historical record.
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