CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boating Congress (ABC) 2024 is proud to announce that Mike Allen and Alex Thompson, both esteemed journalists from Axios, will be the keynote speakers at this year's highly anticipated advocacy event. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Friday, May 10 at the Intercontinental--The Wharf in the event promises to be an insightful and influen  more

ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Journalist Kyaw Hsan Hlaing, who exposed the realities of violence perpetrated by the military in his native Myanmar, has been awarded a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans to support his work toward a Ph.D. in political science at Cornell. Kyaw Hsan is among the 30 immigrants or children of immigrants selected from more than 2,300 applicants for their drive, creativity, intellectual spirit and commitment  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 26 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: "I graduated in 1992 with a journalism major and political science minor, although several of us liked to say that we really majored in CM LIFE," said author Colleen Newvine of her time at Central Michigan University. In 2017 she was inducted into the CMU Media Hall of Fame, an institution that recognizes those who have made a difference in the world, who have remained true to the ethics and e  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- CNN issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Gloria Pazmino has been promoted to CNN correspondent based in New York City, the news organization announced today. Expanding from her role as a correspondent for CNN Newsource and CNN's more than 1,000 affiliate partners, she has contributed to the network's reporting on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the special election in New York's 3rdcongressional district, the historic election of Governor Kathy Hochul, the  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 26 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: A name and face familiar to the Chattahoochee Valley will soon take on a new role in Columbus State University's Department of Communication. Through the department's new Professional-in-Residence program, students will learn from and shadow seasoned journalists, broadcasters and other communication professionals as part of their classroom studies and through internships and practicum experiences. In some case  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Six members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty have received the Evjue Distinguished Chair and Hilldale Professorships. The Evjue Distinguished Chair Michael Wagner Photo: Jeff Miller Michael Wagner, professor of journalism and mass communication, is the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea. The chair was created with an endowment from the William T. Evjue  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Patty Cox Four distinguished graduates of Florida State University and a U.S. congressman will be the featured speakers during FSU's spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. President Richard McCullough will preside over five commencement ceremonies in addition to a doctoral hooding ceremony for Ph.D. graduates from all disciplines. About   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 26 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: Boston public media producer GBH has been recognized with eight George Foster Peabody Award nominations for outstanding productions released in 2023. Produced at GBH, FRONTLINE, U.S. television's longest running investigative documentary series, was recognized by the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors with six nominations. The 2024 Academy-Award winner for Best Documentary 20 Days i  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 26 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Media Law Practice Group at Haynes and Boone, LLP has won dismissal of a defamation case involving a joint article written by ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle. The case, decided by the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, involved a 2018 investigative article concerning prominent heart surgeon Dr. O. Howard "Bud" Frazier. Dr. Frazier alleged the publications' reporting on his resear  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 25 -- The Nieman Foundation issued the following news: Henry Chu, an accomplished reporter and editor whose work has taken him around the globe, has been selected as the deputy curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. In his new role, Chu will oversee a range of programming and publishing initiatives that serve the Nieman Fellows and the broader media world. His responsibilities will include participating in the selection of fellows  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following testimony by investigative journalist Catherine V. Herridge involving a hearing on April 11, 2024, entitled "Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and their Sources": * * * Good morning, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Nadler, Chairman Roy, and Ranking Member Scanlon and Members of the Subcommittee. I am here today with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. I a  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following testimony by Nadine Farid Johnson, policy director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, at involving a hearing on April 11, 2024, entitled "Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and their Sources": * * * Thank you, Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and members of the Subcommittee and Committee for convening today's hearing. My name   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government issued the following testimony by Mary Cavallaro, chief broadcast officer for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, at involving a hearing on April 11, 2024, entitled "Fighting for a Free Press: Protecting Journalists and their Sources": * * * Good morning. Thank you, Committee Chairman Jordan, Subcommittee Chairman Roy, Committee Ranking Member Nadler, and  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: Australian journalist Avani Dias left India on April 19 after the government did not extend her journalist visa until moments before it was due to expire - the latest example of foreign writers, journalists, academics, and activists being denied access to India for seemingly political reasons. Dias, who works for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and had been based in India as their South Asia c  more

VIENNA, Austria, April 25 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: The Media Freedom Rapid Response consortium partners criticize the criminal defamation lawsuit filed by Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov against investigative journalists Atanas Chobanov and Dimitar Stoyanov of the Bureau for Investigative Reporting and Data (BIRD). The undersigned organisations believe that the lawsuit is designed to silence legitimate investigative reporting and should be immediately wit  more

VIENNA, Austria, April 26 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Togo authorities must allow the media to freely and safely cover the April 29 parliamentary and regional elections, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today. There is growing pressure on journalists in Togo ahead of the vote. This month, authorities arrested and expelled French journalist Thomas Dietrich. Additionally, the country's media regulatory body suspended accreditation  more

VIENNA, Austria, April 26 (TNSres) -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: This International Press Institute (IPI) briefing highlights current press freedom challenges in Senegal. Additionally, it sets forth high-level recommendations on promoting and protecting press freedom and journalist safety. In recent decades, Senegal has enjoyed a relatively high level of press freedom, serving as a model for other countries in Africa, and West Africa in particular. However, in  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs is the next chancellor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Her appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 24, by Dr. Russell Jones, ATU interim president. "Dr. Jacobs has an investment in and knowledge of Arkansas Tech University that is rare and special," said Jones. "Dating back to her involvement in the leadership programs implemented by Jimmy Ferguson during her time as an  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 26 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Friday, April 19, experts in journalism, whistleblower laws and war crimes gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism's Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) to discuss what happens when media and the military come together. The Veterans Clinic Symposium was co-hosted by RJI and the University of Missouri School of Law's Veterans Clinic. Kicked off by a key  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following news: By Jessica Aldred, Editorial Team The Pulitzer Center's Ocean Reporting Network (ORN) Fellows came together in Barcelona, Spain, for a workshop on April 8 and 9, 2024, and a United Nations ocean science conference on April 10-13. Led by Ocean Editor Jessica Aldred, the Fellows were joined by members of the Pulitzer Center's Editorial team, including Jelter Meers  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 (TNSres) -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: On April 23, 2024, the Minds@Work Conference was showcased at Shippensburg University. This annual event provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their academic research and creative knowledge across various fields and disciplines. Both students and faculty worked together to provide their unique perspectives and research on a given topic. The event included departme  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 3 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 3 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: As more protests take place at college campuses across the country, the Society of Professional Journalists reminds law enforcement that journalists should be allowed to cover the story without interference and condemns the arrest of a Fox 7 News photojournalist at Wednesday's University of Texas protest. SPJ demands that the Texas Department of Public Safety drop all charges against the photog  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: During Swarthmore College's 152nd Commencement ceremony on May 26, Co-Acting Presidents Tomoko Sakomura and Robert Goldberg will award honorary degrees to three distinguished individuals: a Doctor of Arts to Joseph Altuzarra '05, founder and creative director of the Altuzarra and Altu fashion brands; a Doctor of Arts to Louis Massiah, documentary filmmaker and founder and executive director of Scribe Video Cente  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The International Women's Media Foundation issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced The Oaklandside Editor-in-Chief Tasneem Raja as the recipient of its 2024 Gwen Ifill Award, recognizing her career-long commitment to advancing equitable news spaces and cultivating diverse journalistic talent. With close to 20 years of experience as a data journalist and news editor, as well as co-founding mult  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 26 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: Hannah Dreier, investigative reporter at The New York Times, is the recipient of the 2024 John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is honored for "The Kids on the Night Shift," an investigation published in The New York Times in September 2023. Dreier's  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis. It's almost unimaginable now, Jennifer Egan says, but during the 1970s, throughout her entire adolescence, she never saw a single person sleeping outside. Egan grew up in San Francisco, a city that now has almost 8,000 unhoused people.  more