The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is launching a mentorship program designed to connect working journalists with Colorado college students. Doug Bell, SPJ Colorado Pro’s education chair, says the program will pair mentors and mentees for one year, and the pairs will meet twice a month virtually or in person for … Continue reading STUDENTS: SPJ Colorado Pro announces journalism mentorship program
National SPJ renames ethics award for Colorado’s Fred Brown; save the date for a celebration of his life
The Society of Professional Journalists has renamed its national award for ethics in journalism in recognition of our departed friend Fred Brown, a veteran Colorado journalist, educator and analyst; champion of high ethical standards for journalism; and a longtime state and national SPJ leader who died April 1. Also, SPJ’s Colorado Pro Chapter is joining … Continue reading National SPJ renames ethics award for Colorado’s Fred Brown; save the date for a celebration of his life
Journalism pros offer students job-hunting advice
Students from Front Range colleges gathered at the Denver Press Club on April 3 to have their resumes and portfolios reviewed by Colorado journalism professionals. Students from the University of Colorado, Colorado State University and Arapahoe Community College, among others, attended the day-long event, hearing advice on constructing a killer resume and pursuing jobs and … Continue reading Journalism pros offer students job-hunting advice
Farewell to Ethical Fred: SPJ Colorado Pro mourns the loss of Fred Brown
We at the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter have lost our brother, our mentor, and our ethical soul. We mourn the passing of longtime Colorado journalist, educator and SPJ leader Fred Brown, a man who was tireless in promoting and bettering journalism and upholding its professional standards. Fred died April 1 after a … Continue reading Farewell to Ethical Fred: SPJ Colorado Pro mourns the loss of Fred Brown
SPJ Colorado Pro announces 2026 scholarship recipients
The Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter is announcing recipients of our 2026 scholarships to support the journalists of tomorrow. "We had 33 applicants this year and awarded $16,000 in scholarships, both high-water marks in recent memory,” says Doug Bell, chair of the SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter Scholarship Committee. “Despite the challenges faced by … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro announces 2026 scholarship recipients
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