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.