HBCU Investigative Reporting Workshop (Sept 5-6)

_{Please note: This workshop is for students only.}

IRE is proud to partner with the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting to host a day-and-a-half-long training workshop on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6, 2024 in Atlanta. This event is specifically designed to support students of color and students of all backgrounds attending minority-serving institutions in the South, focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

Students will learn a variety of investigative skills including techniques to conduct investigative interviews, how to access public information, and tapping into the power of data and AI. The event will be held at the Atlanta University Center. 

This workshop is possible thanks to the Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists established by longtime TV news leader Rick Gevers and his wife, Karen Burns, in support of HBCUs and the benefit of student journalists of color.

The workshop will run from 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5 (optional half-day of data training, RSVP required) and 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6.

Workshop Fees

Attendance for this event is $15. Students must be current IRE members to attend. A year-long student membership is $25.

Thanks to generous support from the Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists, several scholarship opportunities will be available including:
- Funding to cover the workshop
- 1-year IRE membership
- A travel stipend (up to $400)

The deadline to apply for funding is Wednesday, August 28th at 11:59 pm CDT.

All attendees must be current IRE members. To purchase tickets, you need to log into your member profile.

Not a current IRE Member? Go here to start the registration process. Once you complete the form, we'll send you details on how to join IRE and register for the workshop. Please note that all attendees must meet IRE's membership terms. For more information, please visit the IRE Membership Terms page.

Location

Atlanta University Center Library

111 James P Brawley Dr SW

Atlanta, GA 30314

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent via email to logistics@ire.org. All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $25 processing fee for all cancellations until September 2. After that date, requests for refunds will be considered case by case. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Questions

For questions about registration or general event questions, please contact logistics@ire.org.