Member News
McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism application deadline is April 14
March 4, 2025
National Press Club members are invited to apply for the Spring 2025 McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism at the City University of New York's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Applications are due April 14. The McGraw Fellowship provides up to $15,000 and editorial support for…
Read MoreDeadline extended: Apply now to join the Headliners Team
March 4, 2025
Do you have some great ideas for speakers for the National Press Club’s signature Headliners events? Do you have some excellent connections to help bring those speakers to the Club? The Headliners Team has space for new members to join to help make 2025 another stellar year highlighting the issues…
Read MoreTonight: Screening, panel discussion of documentary 'Call Me Ted' about CNN founder
March 2, 2025
The new Max documentary series "Call Me Ted" — an inside look at media titan Ted Turner, founder of Cable News Network, the first 24-hour news station — will be screened for National Press Club members and their guests on April 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fourth Estate Room at the Club. Club members can…
Read MoreNew Orleans-style food and drink for Mardi Gras in Reliable Source, Tuesday
February 28, 2025
The National Press Club's Reliable Source Bar & Grill will feature New Orleans-style food and special drinks on Tuesday, March 4, with a nod to Mardi Gras. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m. Dinner service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Reserve online or by emailing the Reliable Source at [email protected]…
Read MoreJudges still needed to review applications for 3 of 5 Club scholarships; final decisions made in early May
February 27, 2025
The National Press Club Scholarship Team is seeking volunteers this spring to review and select recipients for all 2025 NPC scholarships. Each judge commits to: Reviewing applications for one of the five scholarship opportunities offered by the Club. Being available the morning of May 3 for a…
Read MoreNext tour of Club's Broadcast Operations Center set for March 28
February 27, 2025
Get an insider look at the National Press Club’s Broadcast Operations Center at 4 p.m. Friday, March 28. Register online. Instead of Randy Hall, the Club's director of facilities and media who has led the previous BOC tours, this tour of the facility will be hosted by Tiina Kreek and Melanie…
Read MoreTour the Club archives on March 21
February 27, 2025
The members-only tours of the National Press Club Archives have been very popular, often reaching capacity weeks ahead of the tour. So if you want to participate and haven't yet, sign up now for the Friday, March 21, tour at noon. Hear stories of the National Press Club's history dating back to…
Read MoreHear the story of the Truman-Bacall photo at Club piano, then hear the piano played, Friday
February 26, 2025
The most famous photo taken at the National Press Club was snapped 80 years ago this month. From a moment orchestrated by a Hollywood agent in a bygone era, came an indelible image that is easily conjured for current members of the Club when mingling in the Truman Lounge, named for the second-most…
Read MoreTonight: Talk on Club as backdrop for iconic Bacall photo, followed by tacos to the tune of Truman piano
February 26, 2025
The most famous photo taken at the National Press Club was snapped 80 years ago this month. From a moment orchestrated by a Hollywood agent in a bygone era, came an indelible image that is easily conjured for current members of the Club when mingling in the Truman Lounge, named for the second-most…
Read MoreYour new member ID card is on the way!
February 25, 2025
Your new National Press Club member ID card is on its way — check your mailbox soon! Important: New cards have only been printed and mailed to members with no outstanding dues balance. Starting Monday, March 3, you must use your new ID card to access the Club. Old fobs and mobile access will be…
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