Joshua Hunt

Joshua Hunt is an investigative journalist and author known for his in-depth reporting on corporate influence in higher education and international affairs, particularly focusing on Asia-Pacific relations. His 2018 book "University of Nike: How Corporate Cash Bought American Higher Education" examined Nike's relationship with the University of Oregon and broader issues of corporate funding in academia. The book received attention for its detailed investigation into how corporate partnerships have shaped modern universities. Hunt's work has appeared in major publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, The California Sunday Magazine, and Bloomberg Businessweek. His reporting has covered topics ranging from Japanese criminal organizations to American institutional corruption. Hunt was previously a Tokyo-based foreign correspondent for Reuters news agency, where he covered Japanese politics, economics and society. He holds a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and has received fellowships from several journalism institutions.

There is not enough reliable reader review data available to create a comprehensive overview of Joshua Hunt's reception. His book "University of Nike" (2018) has limited reviews online - only 42 ratings on Goodreads with a 3.8/5 average. Amazon shows 15 reviews with a 4.3/5 rating. The reviews focus on his investigative reporting about Nike's influence on the University of Oregon. Readers note his detailed research and interviews. Critical reviews mention that the writing can be dry and dense with financial details. Beyond this single book, Hunt has published journalism in outlets like The New York Times and The Verge, but these articles do not have public reader reviews to analyze. More reader feedback and published works would be needed to make broader claims about how readers view Hunt as an author.

University of Nike: How Corporate Cash Bought American Higher Education (2018) An investigation into the relationship between Nike, its co-founder Phil Knight, and the University of Oregon, examining how corporate influence shapes higher education in America.

The Whale and the Cupcake: Stories of Subsistence, Longing, and Community in Alaska (2019) A collection of essays exploring modern Alaskan food culture, from traditional subsistence practices to contemporary urban dining, based on interviews with locals across the state.