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Celebrate Lunar New Year with a festive Chinese buffet
February 8, 2026
Ring in the Lunar New Year at the National Press Club with a special Chinese buffet at The Reliable Source on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The price is $45 for Club members, $55 for guests, plus tax and gratuity. (Reserve at [email protected].) Enjoy a wide array of authentic regional dishes as we celebrate the…
Read More2025 end-of-year tax acknowledgements sent
February 8, 2026
End-of-year tax acknowledgment letters have been sent to National Press Club members who made charitable contributions to the National Press Club Journalism Institute or to the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club in 2025. Keep an eye on your email inbox for your acknowledgment. If you…
Read MoreSeeking volunteer judges this spring to select 6 NPC scholarship winners
February 6, 2026
The National Press Club and the Journalism Institute are seeking volunteers this spring to review and select recipients for all 2026 NPC scholarships. Each judge is committing to: Reviewing applications for one of the six scholarship opportunities listed below. Being available during a one-…
Read MoreApplications open for Columbia Energy Journalism Fellows program
February 5, 2026
The Energy Journalism Fellows program at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy is accepting applications for its 2026 seminar on June 9-12 in New York City. The deadline for applications is March 2. CEGP invites applications from journalists covering energy and climate issues in the…
Read MoreUpdate-1: Award-winning reporter and diplomat discusses her memoir
February 5, 2026
Mahtab Farid National Press Club member Mahtab Farid was born in Tehran and moved to the United States as a teenager, settling in California. After learning a new language and culture and graduating from college, she became an international journalist and diplomat. In this episode of Update-1…
Read MoreBooks & Brunch plans to discuss 'The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)' on Feb. 21
February 5, 2026
The National Press Club Books & Brunch group plans to meet virtually at noon Saturday, Feb. 21, to discuss The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih Alameddine. The novel won the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction.
Read MoreClub offers celebratory Valentine's Dinner, Feb. 13
February 3, 2026
Everyone’s favorite unofficial holiday – Valentine’s Day – is near. Plan now to celebrate it on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Reliable Source at 5:30 p.m. The price is $120 per couple plus tax, gratuity, and non-complimentary beverages. Whether you’re celebrating with your Valentine or your favorite gal…
Read MorePress Club welcomes new members to get acquainted with facilities, other members at reception on Feb. 12
February 3, 2026
New members of the National Press Club are invited to a reception on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. Register here to attend. Also, individuals who have signed up for a recently offered free three-month guest membership pass are invited to attend our New Member Reception…
Read MoreClub member inducted into Public Relations Hall of Fame
February 1, 2026
Club member Sheila Brooks was recently inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame by the Public Relations Society of America – National Capital Chapter, a recognition of her leadership, innovation, and lifelong dedication to advancing the public relations and communications profession. She began as a…
Read MoreAP’s Corinne Chin announced as first guest speaker for NPCJI’s 2026 career office hours
January 27, 2026
AP’s Corinne Chin announced as first guest speaker for NPCJI’s 2026 career office hours Corinne Chin, director of news talent for recruiting at The Associated Press, will join the National Press Club Journalism Institute at noon ET on Tuesday, Feb. 3 as the first guest speaker for its 2026…
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