8 Valley newspaper writers win Gruner Awards for Public Service

February 24, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

PHOTO: From left, Professor Gary Rice, George F. Gruner and former Fresno Bee Executive Editor Betsy Lumbye. (Courtesy of Joe Wirt/CNPA) Eight reporters at three San Joaquin Valley newspapers won 2016 George F. Gruner Prizes for Meritorious Public Service in journalism. The awards for work published in 2016 were announced Thursday, Feb. 23, at the […]

Lecture: Journalism, Fake News and the First Amendment

January 27, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Legitimate news organizations are under assault because of the rise in prevalence of “fake news.” A panel discussion on “Journalism, Fake News and the First Amendment” will be presented from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, to discuss the state of journalism in 2017. Panelists will include: Faith Sidlow, professor of Media, Communications and Journalism Jes […]