September 29th, 2023 • 2023: Las Vegas
Two longtime SPJ members vie to become the next President
With a new board of directors soon to take leadership, members are eager to see a change in the organization. Journalist Nicolle Praino has been deeply involved with SPJ. She’s held multiple positions within the organization including chair for the nominations committee in 2022, mentor for the SPJ Student News Team in 2022, and chair for the awards and honors committee in 2023.
September 29th, 2023 • 2023: Las Vegas
Society of Professional Journalists cancels 2024 conference
On Wednesday September 27, The Society of Professional Journalists board voted to suspend the annual 2024 journalism conference, a move that SPJ President Claire Regan confirmed was made as a cost-cutting measure. Incoming SPJ President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins, speaks with Laura De la Garza Garcia at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino about the decision to not hold an SPJ conference in 2024.
September 29th, 2023 • 2023: Las Vegas
Society of Professional Journalists board votes to cancel 2024 convention in Indianapolis
“If SPJ does not have a conference next year, I worry about the survival of the organization because if you fold up your tent, that is a sign to everybody else that you are in trouble."
September 28th, 2023 • 2023: Las Vegas
Society of Professional Journalists cancels 2024 conference
The Society of Professional Journalists board voted Wednesday to suspend the annual 2024 journalism conference, a move that SPJ President Claire Regan confirmed was made as a cost-cutting measure. Incoming President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins said it is no secret that SPJ is struggling financially.