On websites, blogs and social media, there’s a lot of news being reported by people who aren't news professionals. Armed with smartphones and drones, these citizen journalists are leapfrogging mainstream media at crime scenes, disasters and other events. But for the most part, citizen journalists aren't trained newsgatherers. So what about ethics, fairness, privacy and … Continue reading EVENT: Explore the impact of citizen journalism with an expert panel
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SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for applications is Feb. 14, 2026. See application guidelines below. The scholarships are open to high school seniors and college and university students attending any accredited … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students
Colorado’s Best of the Best: SPJ Colorado Pro launches a page honoring our individual award winners
Each year, the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter honors outstanding Colorado journalists and allies who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence with individual awards. These are the chapter’s highest honors. Now, for the first time, the chapter has created a web page recognizing these champions of journalism. And we’re also inviting you … Continue reading Colorado’s Best of the Best: SPJ Colorado Pro launches a page honoring our individual award winners
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names president, new board members
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has named its president for 2025-26, appointed three journalists to its board, and said thanks and farewell to three departing board members. Deb Hurley Brobst, who served as co-president of the chapter along with Doug Bell … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names president, new board members
Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Colorado collegiate journalists from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Denver have been honored in the Society of Professional Journalists' national Mark of Excellence Awards. Jack Armstrong, Nicholas Merl, Juanita Hurtado and Ethel Yagudayeva of KVCU Radio 1190 News at CU Boulder won for Best All-Around Radio Newscast. And Charlotte Monroe of … Continue reading Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
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