SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of our Fall/Winter 2025 scholarships, fellowships, and internships. These opportunities support students and emerging journalists by providing hands-on experience and financial support as they pursue careers in journalism and media. Thank you to our judges and sponsors. White House Correspo more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The American Society of Magazine Editors issued the following news release: * * * ASME ANNOUNCES 2025 BEST COVER CONTEST WINNERS Magazine editors pick Atlantic's Trump issue as Cover of the Year; ESPN Digital Wins Readers' Choice Award for "Minnesota's Coldest" with NBA's Anthony Edwards and NFL's Justin Jefferson New York, NY (May 8, 2025)--The American Society of Magazine Editors today announced the finalists and winners of the 2025 ASME Best Cover Contest. The Atlantic' more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 8 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Azerbaijan: EFJ and IFJ condemn arrest and abuse of journalists Ulviyya Ali and Ahmad Mammadli The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemn the recent arrest and reported mistreatment of two independent journalists in Azerbaijan - Ulviyya Ali (Guliyeva) and Ahmad Mammadli - as part of a deepening crackdown on press freedom in th more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Azerbaijan: IFJ and EFJ condemn arrest and abuse of journalists Ulviyya Ali and Ahmad Mammadli The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) strongly condemn the recent arrest and reported mistreatment of two independent journalists in Azerbaijan - Ulviyya Ali (Guliyeva) and Ahmad Mammadli - as part of a deepening crackdown on press freedom i more PR

VIENNA, Austria, May 9 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Croatia: Weekly Novosti faces drastic funding cuts amid political pressure IPI and MFRR partners issue joint statement calling for end to politicised decision-making The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins the undersigned MFRR partners in condemning the drastic annual cuts in funding for the weekly magazine Novosti, the only print media for the Serb minority in Croatia and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Education Department New Investigation: Western Carolina University Has Perpetrated a Policy Not Compliant with Title IX WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women praised the new Title IX investigation launched by the U.S. Department of Education into West Carolina University for allegations of failure to comply with Title IX, allowing for men to enter women's intimate sp more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * FRONTLINE Produces ASL-Interpreted Videos for Podcast Series With Maine Public and Portland Press Herald: "Breakdown: Turning Anguish into Action" THU., MAY 8 -- FRONTLINE, the acclaimed PBS investigative documentary series produced at GBH in Boston, announced it has, for the first time, published American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted videos for each episode of its podca more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 8 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Junior Evan Harris wins Pulitzer Center Fellowship The Pulitzer Center has awarded a fellowship to Wake Forest University junior Evan Harris. The $3,000 award will support reporting on the impact of overtourism on Bali, Indonesia. A politics and international affairs major from Greensboro, Harris plans to use writing, photography and audio recording to tell the stories of the local business owner more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Sends Letter to President Trump Condemning Attacks on Public Broadcasting Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to President Trump condemning his illegal order to defund NPR and PBS, which could cause local stations to shutter and halt (link is external) new PBS Kids programming. "PBS and NPR are critical providers of local journalism, that reflects quality educati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Acquires Major Photography and Manuscript Collection Documenting the Chicano Movement The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection of Raul Ruiz, a leading figure in the Chicano Movement in Los Angeles beginning in the 1960s. Ruiz (1940-2019) was an activist, journalist, photographer, educator and political candidate who advocated for the rights of  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * New Maymester Program Allows Student-Athletes to Develop 'Democracy Playbook' The University's presence in Washington, D.C., helps provide students with an up-close look at the workings of the nation's capital. Fourteen student-athletes will experience Washington, D.C., next week as part of a new Maymester program hosted by the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC). T more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: * * * News Corp Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Key Financial Highlights * Third quarter revenues were $2.01 billion, a 1% increase compared to $1.99 billion in the prior year, driven by the growth of Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services and Book Publishing * Net income from continuing operations in the quarter was $107 million, a more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 243 spellers for historic 100th anniversary By Rebecca McCarter A field of 243 top young spellers will converge on National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27-29 to compete in a historic Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic American competition, which was first held on June 17, 1925, more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q1 2025 financial results # May 8, 2025 By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $524 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2025. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18.8 million or 22 cents per share. Year to date, the company has successfully completed negotiations covering 25% more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski Reiterates Her Support for Public Broadcasting Washington, DC - In an opinion piece published in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner this morning, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reiterated her support for public broadcasting as the administration proposes to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The senator outlined the unique value that public broadcasting of more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 8 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ views proposed VOA/OAN deal as affront to sidelined USAGM journalists CONTACT: Emily Bloch, SPJ National President, eblochjourno@gmail.com Dan Kubiske, SPJ International Community Co-Chair, dekubiske@gmail.com Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is alarmed by the proposal to replace Voice o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * The Open Markets Institute Congratulates Food Program Manager Claire Kelloway on James Beard Media Award Finalist Recognition The Open Markets Institute proudly celebrates Food Program Manager Claire Kelloway for being named a finalist in the 2025 James Beard Media Awards.  Kelloway, alongside co-authors Teresa Cotsirilos and Bridget Huber, was recognized in the Columns and Newsletters  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * U of A Collaborates to Optimize Research By Lori McLemore For the second consecutive year, senior leaders from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the College of Engineering and the Sam M. Walton College of Business brought faculty members together to discuss research collaboration across campus.  more PR