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NPC Fourth Estate awards gala honors fearless pursuit of truth
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen (l-r), co-creators of "smart brevity" news organization Axios, receive their Fourth Estate Award plaques from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins during a gala honoring their journalism achievements held Nov. 21 in the Press Club Ballroom. Photo: Melissa Lyttle Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei were already seasoned D.C. journalists when they sketched out what seemed like a radical idea: build a news organization around what the reader wants, instead of what the journalists or the publishers want. The concept spawned a now widely recognized style — smart…
Type: News
Presidential Transition Briefing: What journalists should know about the transfer of power before Inauguration Day
A lot must happen in the 76 days between Election Day and the inauguration to effectively transition to a new presidential administration. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Partnership for Public Service for a virtual briefing that will help journalists understand the post-election milestones and planning requirements that presidents-elect must follow to ensure a smooth, effective transfer of power — and what happens when the incoming administration has not followed the traditional process. Registration is open for this free webinar on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 am to…
Type: Event
The majority of Institute programming is available at no cost to the thousands of participants from across the United States. The Institute is supported through grant funding, individual donations, and registration fees for select training. To donate or to inquire about funding programs, please email NPCJI Executive Director Beth Francesco.
National Press Club Journalism Institute has new training coordinator
Elliot C. Williams, a public radio journalist and educator, has joined the National Press Club Journalism Institute as its training coordinator. He started in the role on Nov. 4. Williams will develop and expand the NPCJI’s professional development portfolio, creating unique learning opportunities for journalists at all stages of their careers. “I’m thrilled to join the Institute at this moment, a time of profound change across the media industry,” Williams said. “As a working reporter myself, I know that journalists are eager to hone their craft and support a strong democracy. I look…
Type: News
Press Freedom Center Launched At National Press Club: New Center To Support Club’s Campaigns for Journalists in Trouble
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 – The National Press Club, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, announced the establishment of the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club – a newly-formed entity to defend press freedom by assisting detained, threatened or exiled journalists through advocacy, direct support and community. Monday’s launch event brought together journalists, club members and donors, including Fred Ryan, the former publisher of the Washington Post and Politico, who gave powerful remarks on the need for the Center. During the evening, $25,000 was raised in…
Type: News
Verdict in National Security Case of Dong Yuyu Expected Thursday Evening
A Beijing court is expected to announce a verdict in the national security trial of journalist and Nieman Fellow Dong Yuyu on Thanksgiving evening according to sources familiar with court proceedings. The trial itself was completed in July 2023 and Dong Yuyu has been held since then with no verdict. He has not been allowed to see or speak to his family since his arrest at a Beijing restaurant in February of 2022. Beijing's No. 2 Intermediate People's Court is scheduled to issue its judgment in his case at 9:30 a.m. Friday in China (8:30 p.m. ET Thursday). In the past, the Chinese court system…
Type: News
Conflict Journalist Discusses the Impact of the Russia Ukraine War on Religious Freedom
As the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates in hostilities, with the U.S. granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles and Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon, often overlooked is the impact the conflict has had on Ukraine's Orthodox Church. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast co-chair Mike Hempen talks with conflict journalist and NPC member Flavius Mihaies, who visited the country and talked to Ukrainians to find out how the war has affected the church. They discuss the interplay between faith, nationalism and state power and…
Type: Media
NPC New Year's Eve Nerd Prom has been canceled
The planned New Year's Eve party with an '80s theme at the National Press Club has been canceled. There will, however, be a Family Holiday Celebration on Dec. 18, and a number of Club teams are having holiday events, including the Photography Team lunch on Dec. 10 (buy your own lunch and participate in the discussion, online or in person) and the Communicators Team holiday reception Dec. 6. Employee Holiday Fund Has a National Press Club employee gone above and beyond for you? Do the Reliable Source bartenders remember your favorite drink? Now is the time to offer up a special thank you…
Type: News
Club member author delves into Cold War history in two new books
National Press Club member Francis Gary Powers, Jr. has written two books that take deep dives into the forgotten history of the Cold War. In "Cold War Virginia," Powers, a Cold War historian, and co-author Christopher Sturdevant examine the central role the Commonwealth played during a period of heightened tension with the Soviet Union. “Every year that passes, people forget — or are not told — about the critical role that Virginia and other states played in helping to ensure our country was able to defend itself against the Soviets,” Powers said. “We wrote 'Cold War Virginia' as part of our…
Type: News
Club will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving observance
The National Press Club will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Club will resume normal operations on Monday, Dec. 2. The Wire will not publish while the Club is closed. The next edition will be produced and delivered after noon on Monday.
Type: News