Institute for Media and Public Trust debuts ‘Exploring Journalism’s Future’ podcast

December 19, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

he first season of a new podcast created by the Institute for Media and Public Trust, “Exploring Journalism’s Future,” is now available on YouTube, I Heart Radio and other podcast platforms.

Nixon, Reagan adviser Ken Khachigian to discuss his experiences ‘Behind Closed Doors’

August 21, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ken Khachigian stands in front of a window overlooking city skyscrapers in a grey suit and purple tie.

A Central Valley native, Khachigian was Reagan’s chief speechwriter, trusted political adviser and “go-to” counsel for the president and first lady in campaigns and political crises.

New partnership provides health care journalism training to local students

August 8, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Male patient with a beard, glasses and a gray tshirt and jeans talks with medical a female professional in white scrubs holding a piece of paper in an exam room.

The Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust and the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative announced a partnership establishing a healthcare reporting fellowship in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Pursuing a dream through the Journalists of Color training program

February 28, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

Jazmin Alvarado stands in front of The Collegian student newspaper office.

“I love writing and giving a voice to the diverse community. I love hearing people talk about my stories or people reaching out to me for coverage on something. It shows how I am making an impact and that I am someone people feel they can trust.” ~ Jazmin Alvarado

Institute for Media and Public Trust secures major grant to propel Journalists of Color training program

December 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

The California Endowment grant will help fortify the ongoing success of its pioneering journalism training program.

Valley native and storyteller Ruben Navarrette returns to inspire Fresno State students

October 25, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Ruben Navarrette in a blue and white checkered shirt sitting outside with his fist to his chin.

Columnist, journalist and storyteller Ruben Navarrette is at Fresno State as part of the journalist-in-residence program.

‘Your Brain on Social Media’ workshop aims to educate the community

March 23, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A light purple illustrated portion of a brain on a dark purple background.

The interactive and informative media literacy workshop will help you understand the way social media impacts your brain circuitry, decision making and the way you see the world.

Webinar for journalists examines first-amendment topics

October 4, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Silhouetted photographer holds a camera in front of a green screen with two journalist ready to be filmed.

Led by First Amendment experts, the program covers key laws and legal limits on topics such as filming police in public, recording broadcasting public meetings, accessing disaster scenes and protests, and the legal protections for journalists

Jim Boren receives Champion of Journalism Education Award

May 4, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Ed Galdrikian (left and Jim Boren (right)

The award was presented to Boren by retired high school journalism educator Ed Galdrikian and recognized him for speaking at educational journalism conferences and conventions around the state and volunteering at an inner-city elementary school to help underperforming students improve their reading levels.

NewsTrain brings 2 days of journalism training to Fresno State

March 11, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Solution-focused panel to discuss violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

April 28, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Left to right: Zara Arboleda (moderator), BoNhia Lee, Davorn Sisavath, Brynn Saito, Varaxy Yi

Communications director and former journalist Zara Arboleda will moderate the panel discussion, “Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Conversation About Solutions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 on Zoom. Registration is free and the community is invited to join.

Maria Hinojosa to discuss frontline immigration coverage for NPR, PBS

March 12, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Maria Hinojosa in front of a brick building

In this insightful and engaging presentation, Maria Hinojosa speaks about her experiences covering immigration for NPR and PBS.

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.

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.

Roger Tatarian Symposium to look at how to put ‘fake news in the rear view mirror’

January 24, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

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 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union. The program is free and open to the public.

Institute for Media and Public Trust presents First Amendment Forum

September 7, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Fresno State’s Institute for Media and Public Trust will present a First Amendment forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Leon S. and Pete P. Peters Educational Center in the Student Recreation Center. This free event is open to the public. The forum will feature an expert panel that will explore free-speech issues on university […]

Fresno State launches Institute for Media and Public Trust

June 11, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Jim Boren will lead the Institute for Media and Public Trust

~ Excerpted from FresnoStateNews.com Fresno State has established the Institute for Media and Public Trust to study media literacy and “fake news,” and develop strategies to restore trust in all forms of media. The First Amendment will be at the center of the Institute for Media and Public Trust’s work, said President Joseph I. Castro. […]