How have journalists navigated political and social upheaval? Join the Newmark J-School Diversity committee on Oct. 22 at 12:30 pm to hear from Allison J. Davis, trailblazing founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), alongside Newmark J-School Distinguished Professor M. Gessen, for a conversation on history and what it takes to tell the truth when times are…
Join AAJA alongside its chapters at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and New York, in partnership with the Asian American Writers Workshop, for a conversation on the power of writing.
In Empire of AI (“startling and intensely researched” — Vulture) Karen Hao lifts the veil on the industry defining our era. With access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning, Hao had an insider’s view of the development of this world-changing technology, the breakthrough of Chat GPT, and the company’s path from idealism to a pursuit of power consuming vast information and resources.
The final NYC mayoral debate at LaGuardia Community College will feature Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo ahead of the November 4th election. Stream it live on Spectrum News NY1, WNYC radio or YouTube. Co-hosted by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, NY1, WNYC/Gothamist, THE CITY, New York Law School, the…
Discover how to validate your data projects and prevent AI "hallucinations" along with other risks tied to this fast-evolving technology.
Trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming journalists face heightened risks amid rising intolerance and legal restrictions. This roundtable, co-organized with the Trans Journalists Association, will feature leading voices in journalism, advocacy, and safety. 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.
Hell Gate will be in conversation with Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, where they’ll discuss Mamdani’s journey as a candidate, his campaign promises and more. Tickets are sold out, but recording of the podcast will be available at Hell Gate after the event. Co-presented by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Understanding how to identify AI-generated media helps journalists maintain credibility, combat misinformation, and ensure ethical use of emerging technologies in the newsroom. This training will include hands-on practice and cover prompt crafting, fact-checking visuals and a tool deep-dive.
Want to learn what it really takes to run a successful independent narrative podcast in the post-boom era of podcasting? Join Newmark J-Schools Audio Journalism program for a candid discussion about independent podcasting. Panelists will share a behind the scenes look at what it's like to run your own show, the transition from being a host/producer to a boss/owner and share real insights on what it takes to make independently produced narrative podcasts in 2025.
Instructor: Mike Reilley, Senior Lecturer at University of Illinois Chicago and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai In a fast-changing media and AI-driven landscape, it is critical to empower community journalists to fight misinformation while building their skills in using digital investigation tools and techniques. This training will equip participants with techniques to verify content, authenticate sources, and conduct in-depth online research using…
