Stories About Austin Fitzgerald
VERDAD earns $350,000 MacArthur Grant to boost fight against disinformation
VERDAD, a tool that helps journalists monitor Spanish-language radio broadcasts to spot misinformation and disinformation, has received a $350,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation to further extend its reach and capabilities.
New research effort examines impact of ‘no comment’ by public figures in news articles — and what can be done about it
After a landmark study of burnout in journalism that concluded in 2024, RJI is once again partnering with research firm SmithGeiger for a national survey of news professionals and — this time — members of the public to learn more about the evolving relationship between the industry and public figures.
RJI in 2025: The year in review
2025 at RJI has been a year of bringing people together to address the many challenges and changes facing the industry.
Finalists named in 2026 Student Innovation Competition
Ten teams of college students from around the country have been selected as finalists in the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s 2026 Student Innovation Competition.
Introducing ‘Public Policy and Journalism’
State-by-state resources to see how state legislatures are working to keep community journalism alive.
Introducing AskRJI, an experimental chatbot
AskRJI places a wealth of knowledge and resources about community journalism at your fingertips.
Jared Schroeder and team at Missouri School of Journalism protect free speech in journalism with updated legal guide, research
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) has published 12 new entries in its anti-SLAPP legal guide, which informs news organizations on how to deal with frivolous, malicious lawsuits that seek to silence or discourage free speech. The entries were researched and crafted by Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Jared Schroeder and … Continued
2026 Student Innovation Competition open for entries
Applications are open for the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s (RJI) 2026 Student Innovation Competition, in which teams of college students all over the country will compete for a grand prize of $10,000 with projects harnessing the growing importance of non-journalist influencers in news consumption.
RJI webinar: Learn how to host a community journalism training to keep local journalism thriving
Do you want to have a hand in training and inspiring the next generation of journalists in your local community?
Embracing AI as ‘assistant’ opens door to better election coverage
Playbook walks community newsrooms through creation of AI-assisted election dashboard.