‘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.