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United States Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, recognized for her insightful commentary and impactful storytelling.
Connie Schultz was a columnist for Cleveland's daily newspaper, The Plain Dealer, from 1993 to 2011, where she won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.
Connie Schultz became an opinion columnist for USA Today in June 2021, writing about current events, policy, politics, and life.
Connie Schultz taught journalism at Kent State University, her alma mater, for seven years.
Connie Schultz now teaches journalism as a Professional-in-Residence at Denison University.
Connie Schultz writes a weekly essay for her Substack newsletter, 'Hopefully Yours'.
After leaving The Plain Dealer, Connie Schultz wrote a column called "Views" for Parade magazine.
Connie Schultz contributed to the online political blog The Huffington Post.
Connie Schultz wrote a weekly print column syndicated through Creators Syndicate for a number of years.
Random House published Connie Schultz's books, including "Life Happens: And Other Unavoidable Truths," "...and His Lovely Wife," and her novel "The Daughters of Erietown."
Connie Schultz is a Spring 2025 Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University.
Born on July 21, 1957, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Connie Schultz embarked on her professional journey as a freelance writer for 15 years before joining The Plain Dealer in 1993. She graduated with a journalism degree from Kent State University in 1979, becoming the first in her family to attend college. Throughout her career, Schultz has consistently offered a voice for the marginalized and underprivileged, addressing complex social issues with clarity and empathy.
Her distinguished career is marked by several significant achievements. In 2003, she was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in feature writing for “The Burden of Innocence,” a series that brought to light the wrongful incarceration of Michael Green. The impact of her reporting was profound, leading to Michael Green’s exoneration and the real perpetrator confessing. In 2005, Schultz was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for “her pungent columns that provided a voice for the underdog and underprivileged.” This prestigious recognition highlighted her ability to blend keen observation with compelling narrative, often challenging prevailing norms and advocating for justice.
Schultz’s work extends beyond journalism into literature and academia. She authored the New York Times bestselling novel, “The Daughters of Erietown,” and two non-fiction books, “Life Happens: And Other Unavoidable Truths” and “…and His Lovely Wife.” She also contributes a weekly essay to Substack under “Hopefully Yours” and served as a journalist professor at Kent State University for seven years before joining Denison University. Her diverse engagements reflect a commitment to communication and social commentary across multiple platforms.
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