Mobile News Photography: The Fundamentals
Virtual via ZoomThis training will equip participants with practical techniques to create strong, engaging photographs using the phone they already carry.
Events for September 9, 2026 - September 9, 2026
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Building New Futures: How Can Farmers and Journalists Support Each Other?
Room 308 +1 moreNOTE: 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…
Free
Film Screening: A Dangerous Assignment
442The 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…
What Are the First Amendment Rights of Non-Citizen Journalists?
Room 308 +1 moreImmigrant 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 308AI 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.
Press Freedom: A Newmark J-School Wide Conversation
NewsroomPlease join us for a school-wide conversation with faculty and the directors of several of our centers on the growing erosion of press freedom in our country.
Free
Learn to Use AI for Data Reporting: How to Find and Access Relevant Data
Virtual via ZoomLearn how to locate relevant data sets. We’ll explore – employing real-life examples – how to mine NYC Open Data and other largely untapped sources of information.
Film Screening: American Coup: Wilmington 1898
Room 308 +1 moreIn 1898, white supremacists waged a deadly coup to overthrow Wilmington, North Carolina’s democratically elected, multi-racial government. Join us for a film screening and conversation with the film’s directors, Brad Lichtenstein and Newmark J-School Professor Yoruba Richen, and executive producer Cameo George.
Free
Better Together: Developing Solutions for a Fractured Media Ecosystem
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY 219 W. 40th St., New York, United StatesAudiences and the distribution channels to reach them have fragmented. Mission-driven news organizations need new tools, intelligence and strategies to not only navigate this more complex landscape, but also understand…
Is the US Still a Safe Haven for Journalists Under Threat?
Room 308 +1 moreFor decades, persecuted journalists found refuge in the U.S. through fellowships and temporary stays. Today, restrictive visa policies and mounting pressures are reshaping that reality. Journalists from across the globe will share their experiences in this off-the-record conversation. 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