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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Aug 11

Report on the field experience/education of news-academic partnership leaders finds:
🏫 87% of faculty leaders in this network have professional journalism experience
📰 The 184 leaders with journalism experience average 18+ years at 710 national & local outlets.
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2025 Faculty Profiles Report Summary & Map

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our key #AEJMC2025 event, the Student Reporting Research Impact Panel, is happening Friday, 8/8, 2025 at 1:15-2:30 p.m.. The panel will review latest impact data, associated maps, growth and impact of statehouse reporting and a preliminary look at the role of student media.
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Events | The University of Vermont

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Aug 4

We want to hear about your local news culture! We're working on a new study to better understand how higher-ed programs are supporting their state's media ecosystems beyond student reporting. Please take a minute to fill out the survey here:

How is your academic program supporting local news *beyond* student reporting?

Better understanding the various roles that colleges and universities play in a state's media ecosystem is important — and we need your help. This survey for the Center for Community News at the…

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jul 30

Federal funding cuts to public media are poised to damage news-academic partnerships and deny student journalists critical reporting experience. Learn more in this article from @insidehighered.com:

College-Affiliated Public Media Stand to Lose Big Under Cuts

The Trump administration’s cuts to public radio and television may create news deserts and limit experiential learning opportunities for students.

www.insidehighered.com

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our friends at @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social released an ambitious new report in collaboration with Muck Rack on the number of journalists working in the U.S., revealing a nationwide shortage. Check out the Local Journalist Index here: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/local-journa...

Local Journalist Index - Rebuild Local News

For the first time at a national scale, we’ve tracked and assessed how many journalists remain in each U.S. county, revealing a nationwide shortage of local journalists that’s more widespread and seve...

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jun 24

At a time when both public media and universities are under attack, our research shows surprising breadth and scope of college student journalism at public media organizations. Full report:

The Surprising Breadth of Student Reporting in Public Media | The University of Vermont

My UVM

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jun 23

Tomorrow we're presenting the results of our study documenting news/academic partnerships at 320 public media organizations nationwide. Join us to hear from public media leaders who run successful news partnerships with colleges and universities. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jun 18

We documented 320 news/academic partnerships in public media organizations nationwide. Hear about our findings on June 24 in a discussion led by Scott Finn, CCN Public Media Advisor and with public media leaders. Register here:

The Surprising Breadth of Student Reporting in Public Media.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Surprising Breadth of Student Reporting in Public Media. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us 6/24 as we present the results of our first-ever study documenting news/academic partnerships at 320 public media organizations nationwide.

Hear from public media leaders who run successful news partnerships with colleges and universities. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · May 19

Student reporting ✏️ Community Mobilizes Amid Austin ICE Arrests via Austin Vida:

Community Mobilizes Amid Austin ICE Arrests

As ICE activity in Austin spreads fear throughout immigrant communities, local groups respond with the power of information.

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · May 16

Student reporting ✏️ Students call for Mahdawi’s release outside hearing
via The Vermont Cynic:

Students call for Mahdawi's release outside hearing

Early in the morning of April 23, UVM students and faculty marched from the steps of the Waterman building to join Burlington community members outside of the U.S. District Court building on Elmwood…

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · May 16

Student reporting ✏️
Undermined from the start? A look at the early challenges faced by Champaign’s police civilian review board via IPM News + @invisible.institute:

Undermined from the start? A look at the early challenges faced by Champaign’s police civilian review board - IPM Newsroom

The issues with Champaign’s Civilian Review Subcommittee can be traced to obstacles created by officials during the decades-long push for civilian oversight of police in Champaign.

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 28

Student reported story - Langworthy Urges State to Slow Down EV Requirement via TAPinto Greater Orlean:

Langworthy Urges State to Slow Down EV Requirement

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 23

Student reported story - African American Center Hosts Sunday Jam Session via TAPinto Greater Olean:

African American Center Hosts Sunday Jam Session

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 22

Student reported story - LAUSD Fraud Allegations Raise Questions for Inland Empire Schools:

LAUSD Fraud Allegations Raise Questions for Inland Empire Schools – REAL NEWS BY REAL STUDENTS

REAL NEWS BY REAL STUDENTS

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 18

Student reported story - Does the City of Olean Need More Solar Farms? via TAPinto Greater Orlean:

Does the City of Olean Need More Solar Farms?

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 17

Student reported story - Pedro Argaez: Transforming Erie’s youth sports scene into one game at a time via the Gannon Knight:

Pedro Argaez: Transforming Erie’s youth sports scene into one game at a time

April 4, 2025/Midnight Erie, PA.– When Pedro Argaez took charge of Erie Premier Sports, he wasn’t just building a business, he was creating a future for young athletes. Behind every goal scored,…

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 16

Student reported story - Two-Gender Executive Order Could Have Dangerous Fallout via TAPinto Greater Olean:

Two-Gender Executive Order Could Have Dangerous Fallout

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 16

Student reported story - President Trump in office, students react to first weeks of executive orders implemented:

President Trump in office, students react to first weeks of executive orders implemented

St. Edward’s University students are divided in their reactions to the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in the opening days of his second term. Trump signed sweeping orders…

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 16

State legislatures across the nation are working on legislative solutions to strengthen local news. Student journalist Jaylen Beaner-Walker at Towson University's Baltimore Watchdog reports on Maryland's latest efforts and the state of local newsac: baltimorewatchdog.com/2025/03/11/m...

Maryland delegates propose tax credit to support local newsroom employment – The Baltimore Watchdog

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communitynews.bsky.social @communitynews.bsky.social · Apr 15

This article from @@localnewsini.bsky.social is a fantastic deep-dive on the growth and impact of news-academic partnerships, including a look at CCN's role in the ecosystem. Check it out!