SPJ joins a coalition petitioning the White House Correspondents’ Association to use its annual dinner to defend press freedom, reaffirm First Amendment rights and condemn attacks on the press.
🔗View the petition and full list of signatories: bit.ly/4tnZJbx
SPJ turns 117 today! 🎉
117 years of defending ethical journalism and press freedom — made possible by supporters like you.
As we celebrate, we’ve launched a spring campaign with a goal of 117 supporters for 117 years of impact.
💟 Make your gift today: bit.ly/41A2quy
📢 Calling all student journalists and recent college grads!
SPJ is now accepting applications for The SPJ News, its immersive, student-led newsroom at the SPJ26 journalism convention in Columbus, Ohio. 🗞️🎥🎙️
⏰ Applications close 11:59 p.m. EDT June 30.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4sJZre5
The SPJ Board of Directors approved renaming the Ethics in Journalism Award to the “Fred Brown SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award” in an open session during its board meeting Friday.
🔗 View the full press release: bit.ly/4eqsGPv
📢 There’s still time to weigh in!
SPJ Ethics Committee Member Eric Deggans
asks journalists & the public to take two surveys as the Committee considers updates to the SPJ Code of Ethics for its 100th anniversary.
⏰ Surveys close 11:59 p.m. EDT Sunday: t.co/aZCHeCEIqL
🚨Last Call! Nominations for these SPJ awards are due today!🚨
🏅 Fellow of the Society
☀️ Sunshine Award
📚 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism
📜 Historic Sites in Journalism
⏰ Your nominees deserve recognition! Submit now: bit.ly/4vlT6YN
💪 📰 SPJ is a proud supporter of #LocalNewsDay, a national day of action connecting communities with trusted local news
✅ Local News Day has a role for everyone!
🔎 Find local newsrooms to support in your area and learn how you can get involved: localnewsday.org/get-involved/
🚨 Just two days left to nominate a college journalism educator for the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching, contributions to the field and dedication to the highest professional standards. 📚✏️🏅
⏰ Submit nominations by Thursday: t.co/6dZesBZw9j
📜🔎 Know a place with a story that shaped journalism?
⏰ You have three days left to nominate it for the SPJ Historic Sites in Journalism program, which honors locations that have played key roles in American journalistic history.
🔗 Learn more and submit by Thursday: bit.ly/3QjhDgV
📢 Share your input with us!
SPJ Ethics Committee Member Stephen Adler invites journalists and the public to take two surveys as the Committee considers updates to the SPJ Code of Ethics for its 100th anniversary.
⏰ Surveys close 11:59 p.m EDT Sunday: t.co/aZCHeCEIqL
⏰ Thursday is the deadline to submit nominations! ⬇️
🏅 Nominate someone you think exemplifies the best in the field for the Fellow of the Society award.
🎉 Celebrate those who set the standard in journalism.
🔗 Learn more and submit: bit.ly/4utWdNK
☀️ Know someone shining a light on transparency?
🏆 Nominate them for the Sunshine Award — honoring individuals and groups for making important contributions in the area of open government.
⏰ Learn more and submit nominations by April 9: bit.ly/4tMxu6v
📚✏️ Know a college journalism educator making a real impact?
Nominate them for the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award, honoring outstanding teaching, contributions to the field and upholding the highest professional standards.
🗓️ Submit nominations by April 9: www.spj.org/distinguishe...
📢 We want to hear from you!
SPJ Ethics Committee Member Jackie Padilla invites journalists and the public to take two surveys as the Committee considers updates to the SPJ Code of Ethics for its 100th anniversary.
✍️ Surveys close 11:59 p.m EDT April 12: linktr.ee/societyofpro...
🎉 SkillsFest26 Day Two is here!
⏰ You still have time to join us! Don’t miss this FREE virtual event in collaboration with SPJ New England, packed with hands-on journalism training.
⬇️ Register now ⬇️
www.spj.org/skillsfest/
SPJ National President Chris R. Vaccaro highlights the power of local chapters and shares key lessons from the SPJ Los Angeles Pro Chapter's March 14 Press Freedom Summit on driving press freedom initiatives with national impact.
📚 Read more: www.quillmag.com/2026/03/26/s...
Haven't signed up for SkillsFest26? There’s still time!⏰
📚💡Join us and SPJ New England today and tomorrow for a FREE, two-day virtual event packed with hands-on journalism training. Join us at 1 p.m. EDT for the first session today.
⬇️ You won’t want to miss it! ⬇️
bit.ly/4bk7tDM
🚨 SkillsFest26 starts tomorrow! 🚨
Join SPJ and SPJ New England tomorrow and Friday for a FREE, two-day virtual program with hours of hands-on journalism training from top industry pros.
✍️ Don’t miss out — register now!: bit.ly/4bk7tDM
SPJ National President Chris R. Vaccaro highlights how Phil Martelli Jr., Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball head coach, used VCU’s NCAA Tournament upset to spotlight student journalists — showing the next generation is already doing the work.
www.quillmag.com/2026/03/24/f...
🚨Today is the deadline to submit nominations for the Ethics in Journalism Award! 🚨
The award honors those who exemplify the highest ethical standards, as outlined in the SPJ Code of Ethics.
🔗Learn more and submit now: bit.ly/4d80Ab7
We are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Diana R. Fuentes of Investigative Reporters & Editors.
Known for her kindness, generosity and passion for journalism, she inspired many. We are thinking of her family, friends and colleagues at @ire.org.
www.ire.org/2026/03/21/i...
SPJ joins a coalition led by TechFreedom in a letter condemning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s latest threats against broadcasters as unconstitutional intimidation, particularly amid the administration’s call for treason prosecutions.
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3Nhm7nv
⚫️SPJ has named the State of Massachusetts the 2026 Black Hole Award recipient, a national dishonor recognizing a troubling lack of transparency in government.
☀️During #SunshineWeek, it’s a reminder: open government matters.
🔗Read more: bit.ly/4sY57S6
📢 Journalists: Tonight is the final deadline!
🏆 Submit your work to the New America Award, honoring journalism that explores and exposes issues affecting immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States.
🔗Enter by 11:59 p.m. EDT: bit.ly/4btlLlp
☀️ It’s the first day of #SunshineWeek! ☀️
SPJ is a proud sponsor of this nationwide celebration of freedom of information and government transparency.
💪 Access to records helps journalists keep you informed and protect your right to know.
🔗 Get involved: sunshineweek.org
📣 Join SPJ and the SPJ New England for SkillsFest26! A free, two-day virtual program March 26–27 with hours of hands-on journalism training from top industry pros. 📰
✍️✅Registration is free and open to all.
🔗Learn more and sign up today!: bit.ly/470WC0i
As news develops at at Old Dominion University and Temple Israel in Michigan, ethical journalists report responsibly:
“Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify in promoting, previewing or summarizing a story,” “Avoid stereotyping,” “Label advocacy and commentary.”🔎⚠️🧾
bit.ly/3Z0NZyb
🚨Deadline extended!🚨
Missed the chance to submit? You now have until March 17 to enter SPJ’s New America Award, honoring journalism that explores and exposes issues affecting immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States.
🔗Enter now: bit.ly/4cJqSR4
🚨Today is the deadline to submit entries to SPJ’s New America Award, honoring journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States.
🏆Work from any platform is eligible.
⏰Enter your work now: bit.ly/4pj5lBV
💪🎉 SPJ salutes the women who have been named Fellows of the Society — the organization’s highest professional honor, recognizing extraordinary contributions to journalism and the profession, including the remarkable women featured below. ⬇️
