HSI Investigative Journalism Workshop (March 27-28)

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

IRE is proud to partner with The University of the Incarnate Word to host a day-and-a-half-long training workshop on Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. This event is specifically designed to support students of color and students of all backgrounds attending minority-serving institutions, focusing this year on Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide. 

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 on UIW's campus.

This workshop is possible thanks to the Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists established in support of training at HBCUs, HSIs and other campuses serving student journalists of color. Other sponsors include The University of the Incarnate Word, Society of Professional Journalists-San Antonio Chapter, and San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists.

• On Thursday, March 27, the workshop will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with optional hands-on data training - RSVP required.
  • Following the afternoon sessions, a networking mixer with full-time area professionals will be held on-site from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• On Friday, March 28, the workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Workshop Fees

Attendance for this event is $25. 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 Monday, February 24th 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

The University of The Incarnate Word

4301 Broadway

San Antonio, TX 78209

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 March 21. 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.