A coalition of 14 national journalism organizations sent a letter Tuesday to Indiana University administrators, urging them to act on a student media task force’s recommendations — and warning that the press freedom community is still watching.
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Alabama court decision threatens student press freedom
The Student Press Law Center today condemned a federal court ruling upholding — for now, at least — the University of Alabama’s decision to shut down two student magazines, calling the decision a significant threat to student press freedom nationwide.
Four leaders join SPLC board to support student journalists in a critical moment
Kate Ortega, director of newsroom operations at Business Insider, joined the SPLC board in January. This month, the organization welcomed Christina Bellantoni, director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center; Rick Hirsch, director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability; and James Libresco, a first-year student at Brown University.
Students show Resilience in Action in 2026
Student journalists, educators and supporters across the country came together Feb. 26 — and throughout the month of February — for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day. At a time when student journalists are facing escalating threats, this year's event welcomed examples of resilience and resolve. Students used the day to educate their peers,… Continue reading Students show Resilience in Action in 2026
To Our Future: Our new strategic plan to protect and strengthen student journalism
At the Student Press Law Center, we recognize that the need to defend and advance student press freedom has never been greater. As the challenges facing student journalists grow more complex, we are responding with a strategic plan that sharpens our focus and strengthens how we support students, educators and advisers in this moment.
SPLC seeking Legal Director
The Student Press Law Center, the nation’s only legal support organization devoted exclusively to defending and advancing the free press rights of student journalists, seeks a dynamic attorney and leader to inspire and guide its legal team and strategy.
Introducing the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and college journalists
This brand-new initiative will showcase the trials and tribulations facing collegiate news organizations and their staffs, as well as highlight the great work student journalists are doing on campuses across America.
FAC, SPLC urge high school to reinstate yearbook senior quotes
FAC and SPLC note that the decision to remove the quotes violates students’ freedom of speech protected by California law Education Code § 48907.
Student Press Freedom Day is Feb. 26
Student Press Freedom Day is a call to show up. It will take all of us — students, educators, advocates and community members alike — to ensure student journalists have the protections they need to continue their critical work.