Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature, and musical composition. Pulitzer Prizes are administered by Columbia University. There are 21 categories across journalism, letters, drama, and music. Anyone can submit an entry for a Pulitzer Prize. There is a non-refundable $50 entry fee.
Award/Prize amount: $15,000
Application/Nomination information: Applications accepted. There is no restriction on who may nominate.
Agency deadline: Deadlines vary by category. See the website for details.
Internal/Campus deadline: N/A
Illinois campus contact: N/A
Additional information: Pulitzer website. Learn more about Illinois recipients on the Campus home page.
Illinois Recipients
*denotes alumni
| Recipient | Department | Award Year |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Bearak* | 2002 | |
| Michael Colgrass* | 1978 | |
| George Crumb* | 1968 | |
| Leon Dash | 1995 | |
| David Donald* | 1961 and 1988 | |
| Roger Ebert* | 1975 | |
| Roy Harris* | 1950 | |
| Beth Henley* | 1981 | |
| Hugh Hough* | 1974 | |
| Glenn Howatt* | 2013 | |
| Paul Ingrassia* | 1993 | |
| Monroe Karmin* | 1967 | |
| John Kim* | 2011 | |
| Allan Nevins* | 1933 and 1937 | |
| Arthur Petacque* | 1974 | |
| Richard Powers^ | English | 2019 |
| James Reston* | 1945 and 1957 | |
| Robert Taylor* | 1959 | |
| George Thiem* | 1950 | |
| Carl Van Doren* | 1939 | |
| Mark Van Doren* | 1940 | |
| George Will* | 1977 | |
| Abe Zaidan* | 1971 |