Events for February 2026

NLGJA will host their first general body meeting on Feb. 4 to chat and discuss ideas for the spring semester. They will also be visited virtually by Joseph Jaafari, a Newmark alum and EIC of LOOKOUT, an Arizona-based LGBTQ newsroom. LOOKOUT is hiring through J-Corps this year, and Joseph will tell us about the newsroom and summer internship opportunity! This will…

The Atlanta Voice is a news publication dedicated to the well-being of the African American community. They are hosting an internship this summer that will be posted soon. Please join them to learn more and connect with some of your fellow students and NABJ board members virtually. Adia Tucker, director of career services, will also be present to answer any career center-related…

The Newmark student chapter of Investigative Reporters & Editors is excited to be back this semester! Come join us for our kick-off meeting where we’ll share goals, plans and events we have lined up for the Spring. There will also be a chance for you to share your suggestions and asks. We’ll also welcome the editor of The Richmonder, an…

Jacquelyn Jenson, membership and engagement director for NLGJA national, will join NLGJA Newmark over Zoom to talk about the organization and its resources, plus the annual conference that's scheduled for San Francisco this September. If you have any questions about NLGJA beyond the J-school campus or the conference opportunity, come ask them!

JIC will have a hands-on session on basic vibe coding using simple tools such as Claude Artifacts, Gemini Canvas, Lovable, and Bolt, led by Jeremy Caplan. They'll explore: What you can create (websites, apps, games, presentations, infographics, and more) The main vibe coding platforms and how they differ How to write clear, effective prompts How to iterate on early versions…

Join the Photo Club for their first meeting for the semester! Come ready to share any photos you took over the winter, as well as vote on a potential theme for future photo walk events.

Newmark student chapter of Investigative Reporters & Editors will welcome Nicole Foy of ProPublica, and potentially another guest joining remotely from a J-Corps internship partner.

Learn how to find census data for your stories and use it confidently and appropriately. Joli Golden, a Data Dissemination Specialist at the Census Bureau, will give a presentation and answer any questions. RSVP here.

A class of visiting Dutch journalism students will be in New York this month. They'll be working on elevator pitches for their 25-minute documentaries. They will pitch to the Innovation Club, get some feedback, and will also be open to hearing Innovation Club student pitches or projects, and discuss innovative projects and ideas.  

NAHJ will be having two outlets join their meeting to talk about internship opportunities, as well as discuss upcoming events for the semester.

Join NABJ to watch a movie (to be decided) and then play a game of trivia based on the movie that was just watched, plus covering some Black history for Black History Month.

Join the Photo Club for their first professional development event for the semester! Come ready to learn from professionals in the field.