Tarek Anthony Journalism Portfolio

Meet Tarek

Tarek Anthony is an award-winning journalist and recent graduate of the University of Oregon, where he earned dual degrees in Journalism and Political Science. In 2026, he was named the School of Journalism and Communication’s Outstanding Journalism Graduate for Leadership.

Most recently, Tarek served as Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon’s independent, student-run newspaper. As the organization’s top editor, he led a newsroom of more than 30 editors and over 100 student journalists, overseeing daily coverage, investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling and long-term newsroom strategy. During his tenure, the Emerald significantly expanded its audience and digital reach while earning national recognition for its journalism.

Tarek previously worked as a breaking news intern at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), where he contributed to fast-paced, real-time coverage across Oregon. He is currently a Charles Snowden Program intern with The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Prior to becoming Editor-in-Chief, Tarek served as the Emerald’s Investigations Editor, Newsletter Producer and a news reporter covering crime, local government and higher education. His reporting has focused on accountability, public institutions, protests, law enforcement and public policy. He has also led extensive coverage of federal law enforcement activity and demonstrations in Eugene, Oregon.

In 2025, Tarek was selected as a fellow with the UNESCO Crossings Institute for Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting, through which he traveled to Belgium to report on transnational social and political issues.

Tarek believes journalism plays a vital role in strengthening democratic institutions and helping communities better understand one another. His work is driven by a commitment to accountability reporting, public service journalism and telling stories that illuminate complex issues with fairness and context.

His academic and professional interests include nuclear conflict, political extremism, terrorism and U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. He hopes to build a career reporting on international affairs, conflict and national security, combining rigorous journalism with a strong foundation in political science.