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Accepting applications for scholarships, high school journalism conference at Newseum
News release Washington, D.C. — High school juniors with a passion for journalism have the opportunity to apply for the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, July 14-19, 2012, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
11.16.11
Rochester Physician and Scientist Bernard B. Brody, 89
News release Dr. Bernard B. Brody, and a trustee of the Freedom Forum for 28 years, died Sept. 2 in Rochester. He was 89.
09.03.11
C-SPAN Founder, Chairman and CEO Brian Lamb to receive Al Neuharth Award at University of South Dakota on Oct. 6
News release Journalist and media innovator Brian P. Lamb, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, will be honored as recipient of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media, Thursday evening, Oct. 6, at The University of South Dakota.
08.23.11
James C. Duff is named Freedom Forum president and CEO
News release Washington, D.C. — The Freedom Forum, which operates the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue and is one of the nation’s leading foundations dedicated to the First Amendment and media issues, today named James C. Duff as its next president and chief executive officer.
05.31.11
Accepting applications for scholarships, high school journalism conference at Newseum
News release Washington, D.C. — High school juniors with a passion for journalism have the opportunity to apply for the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference, July 9-14, 2011, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
01.06.11
Crazy Horse Journalism Workshop set for April 19-23, 2010
News release Journalists and educators from around the country will volunteer their time to teach a condensed course about the fundamentals of journalism at the Crazy Horse Journalism Workshop, April 19-23, 2010. Students will attend for free and will be selected through an application process.
01.27.10
Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story
News release Experience the power of Elvis Presley and the explosive impact he had on music and popular culture in a new Newseum exhibit featuring stage costumes and other professional and personal mementos from the Graceland Archives collection in Memphis, Tenn.
01.07.10
Freedom Forum offers advanced multimedia boot camp Jan. 6-10 in Nashville
News release An Advanced Multimedia Boot Camp will be run by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute, Jan. 6-10, 2010, at the John Seigenthaler Center in Nashville, Tenn. The course is open to any journalism educators, professionals, college students and others who know the basics and want to become more sophisticated multimedia storytellers.
11.23.09
‘Athlete: The Sports Illustrated Photography of Walter Iooss’ Opens Oct. 9 at the Newseum
News release See some of the greatest names in sports as you’ve never seen them before in “Athlete,” a new Newseum exhibit featuring highlights from the career of legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss Jr. For this exclusive exhibit, Iooss selected more than 40 photos that represent his favorite moments from nearly 50 years as a sports photographer.
09.24.09
Three-Time Rock Gospel Grammy Winner Ashley Cleveland Performs a Concert of Freedom and Faith Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Newseum
News release Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ashley Cleveland will appear in concert on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Newseum’s Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater. The singer-songwriter will perform her music and discuss freedom and faith.
09.09.09
Newseum Launches “The Future of News” In Televised Series Hosted by Frank Sesno
News release The Newseum is launching “The Future of News,” a new 10-part television series featuring lively, cutting-edge conversations with well-known journalists and new media pioneers about the evolution of news reporting in an Internet age.
09.08.09
Freedom Forum offers multimedia boot camp Nov. 11-15 in Nashville
News release Journalism educators, professionals and students can develop and hone their skills in audio, photo and video storytelling at a Multimedia Boot Camp taught by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute, Nov. 11-15, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn.
09.02.09
Newseum announces extension of free admission policy for local school groups
News release The Newseum today announced that it will extend through 2010 the popular program through which Washington-area public and private schools receive free museum admission when they visit as a school group.
09.01.09
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric to receive Al Neuharth Award at University of South Dakota on Oct. 8
News release Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric,” will speak at The University of South Dakota on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, when she is presented with the 2009 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media.
08.26.09
Nominations Being Accepted for 2009 McGruder Diversity Leadership Awards
News release The Freedom Forum, in partnership with the Associated Press Managing Editors and the American Society of News Editors, is accepting nominations for the eighth annual Robert G. McGruder Awards for Diversity Leadership.
07.31.09
“Woodstock at 40: The Rise of Music Journalism”
News release The Newseum today announced plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair with “Woodstock at 40: The Rise of Music Journalism.” The exhibition, open Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, features rarely seen images from a trio of photojournalists — including a 17-year-old Connecticut high schooler — who covered the event, as well as other examples of media coverage, Woodstock memorabilia and artifacts.
07.23.09
Freedom Forum offers multimedia boot camp Aug. 9-14 in Nashville
News release Journalism educators, professionals and students can develop and hone their skills in audio, photo and video storytelling at a Multimedia Boot Camp taught by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute, Aug. 9-14, in Nashville, Tenn.
06.22.09
Newseum Announces Mistakes Were Made
News release The Newseum has released a new book collecting more than 150 mistakes that appeared in the nation’s newspapers over the past 40 years. “Correct Me If I’m Wrong: Press Bloopers as Seen in the Newseum” brings together a variety of editorial missteps from newspapers big and small across the country.
04.01.09
102 high school seniors from across the USA selected for scholarships, Washington journalism conference
News release One hundred two high school students from across the United States who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and have qualities of “free spirit” have been selected to participate in the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference program March 14–19.
03.11.09
“Manhunt: Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” Opens Feb. 14 at the Newseum
News release A new exhibit at the Newseum reveals how Lincoln’s death and the hunt for his killer also marked a turning point in how news was reported. “Manhunt: Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” opens Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
02.05.09
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