Matthew Reagan

Matthew Reagan is the assistant editor of the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a fellowship program for California college journalists who cover statewide higher education issues and policy.

Matthew is a proud alumni of the College Journalism Network, where he chronicled California students and universities navigating the peak of the COVID pandemic. As a fellow he pursued stories on communities he’s passionate about including Latinos, student parents and college athletes. California News Publishers Association awarded Matthew and his CalMatters colleagues a first place for their coverage of the Newsom recall election, with Matthew reporting on the impact of the youth vote. Prior to editing he also led the organization’s Media Partnerships program. 

Matthew has led collaborative news endeavors since his time at Occidental College, where before graduating he was the founding editor of the Northeast Los Angeles Neighborhood Reporting Partnership. When he’s not mentoring reporters or editing copy, you can find Matthew riding his bike around the Eastside of Los Angeles or in his seat at BMO stadium.

Other languages spoken: Spanish (basic)