MCJ Department speaks out against threats of violence to journalists

January 12, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

US Capitol east front, Martin Falbisoner

In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol and the increased threat to members of the media, the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism (MCJ) and the director of the Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust are voicing their concerns.

New program provides paid pathway for aspiring journalists of color

November 2, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two students looking into three cameras at the Fresno State Focus anchor desk in the Frenso State television studio.

In September, The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State announced the Central Valley Journalists of Color program’s creation. Their goal is to increase diversity, particularly under-represented Black journalists, in San Joaquin Valley Newsrooms.

‘The Open Mind’ host discusses 2020 president race in virtual event

October 14, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State presents a talk with journalist Alexander Heffner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, live on Zoom. Registration is free, and the event is open to the community. In his talk entitled “The 2020 Campaign: Uncivil and Unwell in America,” Heffner will examine the critical role of information integrity in facilitating […]

Institute for Media and Public Trust announces ‘Central Valley Journalists of Color’ pathway

September 24, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Central Valley Journalists of Color steering committee members Dr. Kathleen Schock, Dr. Dympna Ugwu-Oju, Kody Stoebig, Tim Haydock, Dr. Bradley Hart and Jim Boren.

The five-year program will provide participants a pathway to a journalism degree to find jobs in local newsrooms.

How to spot fake news as the coronavirus spreads

March 18, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Reporters with various forms of "fake news" from an 1894 illustration by Frederick Burr Opper

COVID-19 (coronavirus) information and guidelines are changing at a rapid rate. As the public watches store shelves empty and learn of new restrictions on public gatherings, fear and uncertainty have been the breeding ground for fake news.

‘Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!’ educates students on First Amendment with games, food, and music

October 18, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

By 11 a.m., the students were ready to receive curious passersby for their event “Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!” on the First Amendment and the five freedoms.

NewsTrain workshop to be held at Fresno State in 2020

June 19, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

NewsTrain workshop. Photo courtesy of https://www.apme.com/news

NewsTrain is a low cost, touring workshop designed to provide training in digital skills, knowledge and information to journalists, newsroom and media professionals, communication specialists, professors and students.

Pulitzer Prize winner Deborah Blum to deliver keynote speech at science journalism seminar

April 9, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

A 2017 Pew Research Center study found that Americans are most likely to get science news from a general news outlet, but tend to think of specialty sources such as documentaries, science magazines and museums as more reliable in reporting facts.

ProPublica editor-in-chief to speak on media trust

February 22, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica

The Roger Tatarian Symposium, “Putting Fake News in the Rear View Mirror: How the Media Can Win Back the Trust of all Americans,” will be held at 5 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Satellite Student Union at Fresno State. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

State of the College of Arts and Humanities

February 5, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

With 80 percent of the alum continuing to live in the Central Valley, the College of Arts and Humanities powers the local economy and touches every corner of life in our community.