Events for September 9, 2026 - September 9, 2026

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Protecting Older New Yorkers from the Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Cuts, Thursday, June 5, 6 p.m. 

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY 219 W. 40th St., New York, United States

Panel discussion followed by light refreshments Federal funding cuts are hitting New York’s most vulnerable older residents hard—and the story is developing rapidly. Since the Trump Administration took office in January, the federal government has drastically cut funding at multiple agencies that support older New Yorkers. Services that deliver food to isolated older people or provide relief from extreme summer…

Free

Doc Pitch & Launch 2025: Public Industry Panel + Final Pitches

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY 219 W. 40th St., New York, United States

After more than a month of intensive, hands-on training, a select cohort of Doc ’24 graduates and alumni from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism’s Documentary Specialization are ready to share their bold, urgent stories with the world. Join us for the culminating afternoon of Doc Pitch & Launch, open to the public and the press. Industry Panel: The…

Free

From Data to Story: Using AI for Reporting

Virtual via Zoom

This training focuses on the essential skills needed to transform raw data into compelling stories, particularly in the context of election coverage, and how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance data visualization.

Grow Your Audience: AI for SEO Optimization

Virtual via Zoom

Whether you're a newsroom of one or part of a larger ethnic media collective, learning to leverage AI for SEO can dramatically increase your visibility, grow your audience, and ensure your brand ranks in search. With shrinking newsrooms and rising automation, mastering AI-driven SEO is no longer optional — it's essential for survival and growth.

Marketing Strategy 2.0: Sustainable Revenue Streams in the Age of AI

Virtual via Zoom

This training is designed to equip small publishers and journalists with practical tools to strengthen marketing communication, walk through steps on to build a compelling media brand, and monetize both print and digital platforms. 

Mobile News Photography: The Fundamentals

Virtual via Zoom

This training will equip participants with practical techniques to create strong, engaging photographs using the phone they already carry.

Building New Futures: How Can Farmers and Journalists Support Each Other?

Room 308 +1 more

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Farms are facing unprecedented climate impacts, swift funding cuts, policy changes and a targeted agricultural labor force under the current administration. Paralleling this, journalists are overwhelmed with the plethora of news coverage to tackle. However, amidst all of this, food movements and small farmers here in New York are moving forward, and newsrooms like…

Free

Film Screening: A Dangerous Assignment

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The International Reporting and Bilingual Journalism programs invite the community to the screening of the film "A Dangerous Assignment" with Roberto Deniz (Investigative journalist), Juan Andres Ravell (director of the film), and Jeff Arak (Producer and Newmark J-School alum). This event is only open to Newmark J-School community members.

What Are the First Amendment Rights of Non-Citizen Journalists?

Room 308 +1 more

Immigrant and non-citizen journalists face unique risks—visa denials, border restrictions, arrests, and deportations. This panel will spotlight high-profile cases, including Rümeysa Öztürk and Mario Guevara, and examine how U.S. law is shaping press freedom. This event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S.

Free

A Journalist’s Guide to Using Perplexity for Search

Room 308

AI search tools like Perplexity are gaining popularity in newsrooms for their ability to search information across different topics and complexity levels. In this session for Newmark J-School students, alumni, faculty, and staff, you’ll learn about how to use Perplexity for citation-based searching. You’ll also learn some caveats and have a chance to practice searching related to your own interests.