NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: By Jonathan Heeter Geri Tucker '24 spent a career working with words. She started crafting poems in high school and college before embarking on a longtime career as a newspaper reporter and editor, piecing together national headlines for more than 30 years at USA Today. A lifetime spent on storytelling will continue through her latest achievement, a master's degree in education with a concentration in reading  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: "2000 Meters to Andriivka," a new feature film on the war in Ukraine from Frontline, the award-winning PBS documentary series housed at GBH in Boston, and The Associated Press, will make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this January in Park City, Utah. "2000 Meters to Andriivka" is the second feature film from the Oscar(R)-winning team behind "20 Days in Mariupol" -- Ukrainian filmmaker and Pulitzer Pr more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 13 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: In a move to end the current 'deadlock' with Meta, with the company threatening to withdraw news from its platforms in Australia, the Labour government has upped the ante on tech giants including Google and Facebook to renegotiate up to $200 million worth of deals with Australian publishers or risk being taxed hefty penalties. The reformed News Media and Digital Platfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today thanked the WJZ-TV team in Baltimore and other community partners for the successful conclusion of Part One of its groundbreaking initiative, the "ANCHOR Project: Immersive Journalism for Empowered Youth Voices." Highlight Reel The first segment of this three-part series, held on Thursday, December 12 more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Gender bias attacks escalate online for female journalists * * * Sao Paulo, December 12, 2024--Female journalists experienced the majority of online and offline attacks against the press during the 2024 Brazilian municipal elections, found a report published today by the Coalition in Defense of Journalism (CDJor), a coalition of civil society organizations working to p more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: Dec. 12, 2024 A biology professor fired for saying X and Y chromosomes determine sex. A journalism professor's tenure offer rescinded because of her outspoken support of DEI. A lecturer subjected to retaliation and a year-long investigation for making a parody "land acknowledgement." These are just some of the high-profile cases of politicized university censorship tr more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 13 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, posted the following news release: * * * Directed by Oscar(R)-winning Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, the film will world premiere in Sundance's World Cinema Documentary Competition in January 2025 * * * 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA, a new feature film on the war in Ukraine from FRONTLINE, the award-winning PBS documentary series housed at GBH in Boston, and The Associated Press, will make its world premiere a more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 13 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: English 104 Journalists Killed in 2024, Over Half in Gaza: Press Group The Washington Post Palestine Most Dangerous Country for Journalists, Reporters Without Borders Says The Guardian Israel Condemned by Media Groups Over Gaza Journalist Massacre France24 Media Groups Condemn Israel Over Gaza Journalist Massacre Al Jazeera 104 Journalists Killed in 2024, a Third b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Today, IW Features, the grassroots storytelling platform of Independent Women's Forum (IWF), announced the release of Susan Jennings' story, featuring her journey as a female sailor who witnessed a 66-year-old transgender-identifying male, who goes by the name Jennifer DesCombes, dominate a women's sailing competition this year. Jennings' story is the latest female athlete profile released b more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 14 -- The International Journal of Communication, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the study of communications from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, published research articles on the following topics in 2024. Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * * Cross-Cultural TV Drama Viewing, Parasocial Acculturation, and Host Country Branding: Empirical Evidence and Implications * Divisive, Negative, and Po more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 13 -- The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the following news release: The union for Australian journalists cautiously welcomes moves by the federal government to force global digital platforms to compensate media outlets for content shared on their platforms or face hefty penalties. The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance says the new mechanism to be introduced by the Albanese Government would end the deadlock created by the refusal of Meta, owner of Face more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 13 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news: * * * Politicians express "serious concerns" about Observer sale * * * Billy Bragg was among those supporting the third day of strikes outside the Guardian's HQ in opposition to the rushed sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. He sang protest song Which Side Are You On? to the crowds who attended the festive picket line at Kings Place in King's Cross, London. Journalists and NUJ leaders - including g more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 14 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: Striking journalists outside the Guardian's HQ in London were upbeat and determined during their second 48-hour stoppage in protest at the hurried sale of the Observer with a festive sing-along of seasonal carols and solidarity songs. Following last week's two-day strike, NUJ members once again showed their resolve. They kicked off the second 48 hour strike within two weeks with many journ more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom. Recipients were recognized in 22 different categories, each nominated by supervisors and colleagues. "This annual celebration recognizes and commemorate more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- PBS issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Popular British historian Lucy Worsley is back on the case with a new season of LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES. Examining four new cases in forensic detail, Lucy follows the evidence to explore how some of the most dramatic and brutal chapters in British history unlock issues that speak to modern audiences, from the media treatment and scandalization of female victims, the vulnerabilities of the poorest in societ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: Society for Science is pleased to announce that Kristina M. Johnson and Dave Shull have joined its Board of Trustees. "I am excited to welcome Kristina and Dave to the team. Their diverse expertise, fresh perspectives and shared passion for our mission will bring invaluable insights and ene more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 7 -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following news: The rapid expansion of the digital realm has brought immense benefits, from connectivity to education and economic opportunities. However, it has also created a fertile ground for gender-based violence to evolve and proliferate. Studies across the world show that 16 to 58 per cent of women and girls have been targeted by violence online. Cyberviolence against women and girls more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: The Center for Immigration Law and Policy (CILP) at the UCLA School of Law is thrilled to welcome Sandra Hernandez as the new Director of Strategic Communications. Sandra has spent more than two decades in media, most recently as vice president of communications and media at MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund). Sandra joins CILP's leadership team alo more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 14 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Brandon Jenkins-Haynes leveraged the Missouri Method to hone his skills, craft his beat and prepare for success beyond graduation * * * Brandon Jenkins-Haynes will graduate this month from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and an impressive portfolio of professional work. This past summer, Jenkins-Haynes completed the Rick Hummel Internship at the St more PR