The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is again opening the door for the next generation of reporters, editors, photographers, and multimedia storytellers. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program, offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to outstanding student journalists across the region. Administered by the New England Newspaper & Press Association, this annual program supports up to 10 high-potential st

Rhode Island journalists from our member publications completed strong coverage from all angles of the mass shooting at Brown University, the investigation, and eventual conclusion with the self-inflicted death of the main suspect. Editor Lylah Alphonse, who leads reporting efforts at The Globe Rhode Island, had the following to say about her team. "They have been amazing on the ground, and when most of the metro team dropped everything and joined the effort, we were so grate

The Rhode Island Press Association stands with groups across this country against escalating attempts by President Trump and others in the U.S. government to attack press freedom and diminish those who do this important work. As Society of Professional Journalists Executive Director Caroline Hendrie put it, “What we say, and what we refuse to say, signals to the world how much we value human rights and free expression. When U.S. leaders downplay the murder of a journalist or

Nominations are now open for candidates to be inducted into the Class of 2026 Rhode Island Press Association Hall of Fame. This lifetime achievement award honors those who have made a substantial impact on journalism in Rhode Island, or Rhode Islanders who have made similar contributions to the field elsewhere.  Nominees must be at least 55 years old. Significant contributions to journalism could have been made through reporting, editing, photography, design, or education.

Tuesday, October 28, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Higgins Welcome Center, Hope Room  University of Rhode Island, 45 Upper College Road  FREE and open to the public Sponsored by the URI Retired Faculty Association with support from the President's Office and Belmont Market Presenter: Dr. Charles Clarkson, former Director of Avian Research for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and Current Birding Tour Coordinator for the American Bird Conservancy Dr. Clarkson will speak about specific bird