Maria Hinojosa to discuss frontline immigration coverage for NPR, PBS
In this insightful and engaging presentation, Maria Hinojosa speaks about her experiences covering immigration for NPR and PBS.
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MCJ Department speaks out against threats of violence to journalists
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.
Read MoreNew program provides paid pathway for aspiring journalists of color
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.
Read More‘The Open Mind’ host discusses 2020 president race in virtual event
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 […]
Read MoreInstitute for Media and Public Trust announces ‘Central Valley Journalists of Color’ pathway
The five-year program will provide participants a pathway to a journalism degree to find jobs in local newsrooms.
Read MoreHow to spot fake news as the coronavirus spreads
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.
Read More‘Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!’ educates students on First Amendment with games, food, and music
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.
Read MoreNewsTrain workshop to be held at Fresno State in 2020
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.
Read MorePulitzer Prize winner Deborah Blum to deliver keynote speech at science journalism seminar
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.
Read MoreProPublica editor-in-chief to speak on media trust
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.
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