Journalism & Media

June 2, 2009

"The End of Local News? If Communities Lose Newspapers, Who Will Fill the Void?"

SEJers in Maryland or the DC area might be interested in this free University of Maryland J-school symposium.
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June 27, 2009 to June 30, 2009

10th Biennial Conference on Communication and Environment

The central theme of this event is "Environmental Communication as a Nexus."
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September 25, 2026

DEADLINE: The Berlin Prize, American Academy in Berlin

Applications are open for the 2027-28 Berlin Prize, which funds semester-long fellowships in the humanities, social sciences, law, journalism and public policy. Priority areas include democracy, security, technology and AI, energy and climate, and global order, with dedicated tracks for Jewish studies, German studies and public health/biotech. Application deadline: Sept 25, 2026, 12pm ET

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August 27, 2026

DEADLINE: Journalismfund's The Invisible Life Grant

This program supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets investigating issues related to farm animal welfare and European interests, both within and beyond Europe. Two application rounds are scheduled for this grant program in 2026: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 1 pm CET (Brussels time) and Thursday 29 October 2026 at 1 pm CET (Brussels time). 

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SEJournal Adds Two New Editors

SEJournal welcomes two additions to our Publications masthead — veteran data/multimedia journalist Geoff McGhee and early-career freelancer Julie Zenderoudi. McGhee joins us as co-editor of our visual journalism column, EJ InSight. And Zenderoudi comes aboard as co-editor of Freelance Files. Learn more about them and watch for their contributions to our pages in the near future. Plus, two farewells.

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US Trial Could Reveal Who Paid Hackers To Target Exxon Climate Critics

"A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago."

Source: Guardian, 07/17/2026

Ellisons Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump CNN Side Deal

"A fourth lawsuit has been filed looking to block Paramount‘s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, this time by shareholders who accuse David Ellison and his father, Oracle scion Larry Ellison, of striking an illegal deal with President Trump for approval of the merger." "The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media. The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general, the Writers Guild of America and Paramount+ subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio."

Source: Hollywood Reporter, 07/16/2026

Alabama Data Center NDA Required City to Destroy Records: Doc Shows

"Residents widely oppose the secrecy agreement signed by the city’s mayor and city attorney over Project Marvel, a proposed $14.5 billion hyperscale data center in Bessemer, Alabama."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/14/2026

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