Events for week of October 4, 2026

Join Innovation Club for a collaboration with the Tow Knight Center for an AI workshop conducted by Adiel Kaplan.

Once a niche phenomenon, prediction markets were first embraced by political junkies who wanted to bet on presidential elections. Now, prediction markets are everywhere, an unavoidable presence in politics, sports, culture, and journalism. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Newmark J-School will delve into the issue by examining what prediction markets are, how they have become entangled in illegal activity like…

Join an admissions representative on Zoom and receive helpful tips on putting your best foot forward in the application process. The session will cover all elements of the application including the personal statement, writing, multimedia clips, admissions exam.

The right board can strengthen a small newsroom by bringing in expertise and connections that support its goals. But figuring out who belongs on that board and what you should expect from them isn't always straightforward. Should you prioritize high-profile names or people with specific skills?

Student Affairs will go over the various on-campus clubs and orgs, eligibility, and the election process.  

And why the digital public sphere makes it easier than ever. Authoritarian regimes have always tried to rewrite history. What's new is the speed, precision, and deniability with which they can now do it. This roundtable maps the modern toolkit of manufactured amnesia — censorship and network shutdowns, legal harassment, platform capture, and the strategic flooding of the information space…

Hear unique perspectives on interning and job searching from recent grads who entered Newmark J-School while navigating career changes. Register on Handshake.

The Journalism Protection Initiative is putting on a series of hands-on lunchtime workshops to help you get the basics of digital security in place. You will learn about digital safety in your LES classes, but it can easily feel overwhelming. These sessions are designed to cut through that. You'll leave each one having actually done something to improve your digital…

Join us to hear more about a unique, two-week international summer fellowship for journalism graduate students and early-career journalists. The program takes place in Germany and Poland and all expenses, including round-trip travel, food, and lodging in Europe, are covered. Throughout the fellowship, students will visit sites of historical significance and learn about the actions of journalists in Nazi Germany…

The On-campus Information Session is the perfect opportunity to meet with admissions team, learn about the exciting programs at the J-school and get all your questions answered about the application process.