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Journalists... Newsletter for 2026-10-02 ( 20 items )  
Academic U. of Chile Analyzes the Challenges of the Goal of 400 Thousand Housing Solutions of the New Comprehensive Housing and Urban Planning Plan (10)
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chile issued the following news: * * * Academic U. of Chile analyzes the challenges of the goal of 400 thousand housing solutions of the new Comprehensive Housing and Urban Planning Plan The professor of the Department of Geography of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Yasna Contreras, participated in the XI Zero Deficit Work Table, where specialists from different sectors addressed the implementation of the Comprehensive Housing and Urban Planning Plan 2026-2030 and its goal of 400 thousan more PR

Accuracy in Media: 'Inclusivity' Replaces 'Diversity' as Missouri State Tries to Obscure DEI (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * 'Inclusivity' replaces 'Diversity' as Missouri State tries to obscure DEI September 29, 2026 Schools across the country have made it their mission to disguise their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts so they stay under the radar. But Accuracy in Media is uncovering the truth. This ideology is alive and well, with only a slight makeover. Missouri State University Senior Academic Adviser Kristen R. Thomas recently told AIM's undercover journalist, "This used to more PR

AU Historian Andrew Demshuk Uncovers Dark Secret That Changes a City's Legacy (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- American University issued the following news: * * * AU Historian Andrew Demshuk Uncovers Dark Secret that Changes a City's Legacy Demshuk uncovered a celebrated architect's hidden Stasi past. A decade later, his research forced a German city to reconsider its plans to honor him--and raised questions about how new discoveries can change our understanding of history. By Patty Housman | October 1, 2026 American University History Professor Andrew Demshuk was on vacation in Nice, France, with his seven-year-old son, abou more PR

CAIR Calls on Members of Congress to Condemn Israeli Strikes on Gaza Killing 7, Raid on West Bank Village (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls on Members of Congress to Condemn Israeli Strikes on Gaza Killing 7, Raid on West Bank Village October 1, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to condemn Israeli strikes on Gaza that killed 7 people and a raid on a village in the West Bank in support of illegal settlers. Israeli strikes killed at least s more PR

CBS News Correspondent Douthat Explores Science, Consciousness, Faith at BYU Forum (10)
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 1 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * Forum: Convergence of Faith By Kevin Romero-Arroyo, September 29, 2026 Ross G. Douthat, an American author, journalist and television correspondent for CBS News' 60 Minutes spoke at Tuesday's forum and encouraged BYU students to hold on to their belief in God. Douthat said that students will encounter situations in which their faith, beliefs and values will be challenged. However, he stressed that they should not feel defensive or ashamed of believing in God. more PR

CNN Launches First Health Innovation Summit led by CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Pamela Brown (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Launches First Health Innovation Summit led by CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Pamela Brown * October 1st, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -(October 1, 2026) -CNN will convene its first Health Innovation Summit in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, bringing together timely conversations on how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping healthcare and addressing some of the sector's most urgent challenges. Moderated by CNN's Dr. Sanjay more PR

Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt officially becomes Utica's 11th President (10)
UTICA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Utica University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt officially becomes Utica's 11th President * "Since her arrival at Utica more than a decade ago, Dr. Nesbitt has demonstrated a strong capacity for visionary leadership and an ironclad commitment to the students, families, and communities we serve." With October 1 came a new month in a new season and the marking of a new chapter for Utica University. Surrounded by friends and family, as well as numerous faculty, staff, and members of the Utic more PR

Egypt: Entire newsroom missing, RSF demands authorities release six detained Matsada2sh journalists (10)
PARIS, France, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Egypt: Entire newsroom missing, RSF demands authorities release six detained Matsada2sh journalists * Between Monday, 28 September and Wednesday, 30 September, Egyptian police arrested all the journalists working for the independent investigative news website Matsada2sh. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the brutal crackdown and calls on the Egyptian authorities to immediately release the six journalists. It is a first in Egypt: a more PR

Florida State University to recognize distinguished honorees during Homecoming weekend (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University to recognize distinguished honorees during Homecoming weekend * #Key Points * During Florida State University's expanded homecoming weekend, the university will recognize 21 outstanding alumni and supporters during the weekend's signature award ceremonies. * The FSU Alumni Awards ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Emeriti Alumni Society will honor recipients of more PR

Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Money Pitfalls Costing Millennials and Gen Z Thousands" (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Secretary Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Money Pitfalls Costing Millennials and Gen Z Thousands" October 1st, 2026 Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will host a FIN FIT webinar on Thursday, October 29 at 6 pm titled "Money Pitfalls Costing Millennials and Gen Z Thousands." "Financial decisions made today can have a lasting impact on your financial future," said Secretary Raffensperger. "This more PR

Lessons on Stewardship from America's Paper of Record (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Lessons on Stewardship from America's Paper of Record * The New York Times has four years on Michigan State University. For publisher A.G. Sulzberger, that was enough to claim the privileges of an older sibling. "So, in the spirit of an annoying older sibling, I'm going to offer some advice that you never asked for," he told an MSU audience on Tuesday, Sept. 29. In the tradition of younger siblings, he added, they were welcome to challenge it after more PR

Malta: IPI and Press Freedom Groups Write to Prime Minister About Pending Media Reform Bill (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 2 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Malta: IPI and press freedom groups write to prime minister about pending media reform bill October 1, 2026 Joint letter calls on government to commit to consultative review of long-awaited draft bill - The International Press Institute (IPI) and four other media freedom and journalist organisations wrote to Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, calling on the government to commit to an open, transparent, and consultative review of a pending draft more PR

National Union of Journalists: Honouring Our Communities - the Vital Role of Journalists in Amplifying Black Voices (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 2 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices 01 Oct 2026 This year's theme for Black History Month, 'Honouring Our Communities', invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life. While community leaders, volunteers, educators, healthcare workers and activists are often celebrated for their impact, journalists also play a crucial role in ensuring that t more PR

NUJ Responds to Reform Banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 1 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ responds to Reform banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire 01 Oct 2026 The NUJ has condemned the decision by Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership to no longer engage with a Local Democracy Reporter. During a live interview Stephen Reed, deputy leader, announced that Eddie Bisknell, Local Democracy Reporter, didn't give the council enough time to comment on a story and therefore decided to end all engagement with the journali more PR

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: 'Victory for Viktoria' - Remembering Viktoria Roshchyna and Supporting Journalists in War-zones (10)
STRASBOURG, France, Oct. 1 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * 'Victory for Viktoria' - remembering Viktoria Roshchyna and supporting journalists in war-zones 01/10/2026 The courage and dedication of war-reporters was honoured today at a PACE hearing to mark the second ever "Victory for Viktoria" Day, an annual commemoration of journalists who risk their lives to tell the truth. The day was created by the Assembly in 2025 and named after pioneering Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, more PR

Photo exhibit to raise scholarship funds for ULM, in partnership with NELA Arts Council (10)
MONROE, Louisiana, Oct. 1 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * Photo exhibit to raise scholarship funds for ULM, in partnership with NELA Arts Council * CAPTION: Through the Lens of Tianyu Wang: Shaanxi Province in the 1960s-2000s was hosted in ULM's Walker Hall in the Spring of 2026. The exhibit will now move to Northeast Louisiana Arts Council Gallery, with an opening reception on October 1. MONROE, La. - Through the Lens of Tianyu Wang: Shaanxi Province in the 1960s-2000s is moving from ULM to t more PR

Professor Robert Katz Explores "Genteel Antisemitism" in Classic Film Gentleman's Agreement at IU Maurer (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Robert Katz Explores "Genteel Antisemitism" in Classic Film Gentleman's Agreement at IU Maurer * IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz and Michael S. "Mickey" Maurer met with 60 IU Maurer students on September 24 to discuss Gentleman's Agreement, a film from 1947 that explores how educated and otherwise rational, self-aware non-Jews express and enable antisemitism. Maurer is an Indiana businessman, philanthropist, a more PR

University of Chile: Meeting for Dialogue at the Juan Gomez Millas Campus Addresses Trust as a Basis for Building Community (10)
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chile issued the following news: * * * Meeting for dialogue at the Juan Gomez Millas Campus addresses trust as a basis for building community The activity, led by Alfredo Zamudio, allowed students and academics to meet and talk about how to humanize everyday relationships on campus, strengthen mutual recognition and links around common purposes. The initiative was promoted by the Vice-Rectorate of Student and Community Affairs with the participation of all academic units. Sitting in circles in th more PR

University of Chile: Study Reveals That Interacting With ChatGPT May Increase the Illusion of Learning in College Students (10)
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chile issued the following news: * * * Study reveals that interacting with ChatGPT may increase the illusion of learning in college students The research, developed by researchers from the IE-CIAE of the University of Chile and CENIA with 102 students, showed that those who interacted with ChatGPT overestimated how much they had learned and then developed lower quality responses than those who received exactly the same information, but only by reading. A clear, orderly and convincing explanation  more PR

What Three UMGC Faculty Members Have Learned About Teaching (10)
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * What Three UMGC Faculty Members Have Learned About Teaching * Award recipients reflect on purpose, persistence, and learner success University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is guided by its mission to inspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives... one student at a time. Ahead of World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2026, we spoke with three faculty members about why they teach, and what they have learned from their students. They more PR