SPLC is deeply concerned by the unusual and harmful comments and steps taken by The Hilltop’s staff adviser to restrict student journalists
The Student Press Law Center is concerned about censorship at Howard University’s The Hilltop
Author: Student Press Law Center
“The Rocky Mountain Collegian” wins The Reveille Seven College Press Freedom Award
The Student Press Law Center recognizes the Rocky Mountain Collegian at Colorado State University for exposing a professor's misconduct.
SPLC celebrates the selection of journalists for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Congratulations to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov as they represent brave journalists everywhere, including student journalists, who uncover hard facts and engage in fact-based journalism.
Copyright Law Presentation
This presentation begins with a brief introduction of the history and goals behind copyright. It then explores some of the basics of copyright, including questions about copyright eligibility, copyright duration, registration, obtaining copyright permissions and its distinction from other intellectual property rights (patent, trademark) and plagiarism. Finally, considerable time is spent discussing copyright law's Fair… Continue reading Copyright Law Presentation
SPLC Seeking Student Press Freedom Day Intern
The Student Press Law Center is searching for an intern to work on Student Press Freedom Day 2022: Unmute Yourself!
Meet Maya Brown, Managing Editor of The Statesman at Stony Brook University
SPLC is speaking with student editors about their love for journalism, our changing times, and how censorship connects to all of it.
Celebrating Student Press Freedom on Constitution Day
On Constitution Day (and every day), we at SPLC want you to remember: the Constitution protects student press freedom.
SPLC Seeking Staff Attorney
SPLC is seeking a staff attorney with a passion for press freedom and defending the First Amendment rights of student journalists.
SPLC Seeking Advocacy and Organizing Associate
We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, experienced Advocacy and Organizing Associate to help build this powerful movement for student press freedom.
SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation
The Student Press Law Center has submitted formal comments to the Tennessee Department of Education urging it to amend draft regulations implementing the state’s new ban on so-called “prohibited concepts" to ensure that student journalists will not be penalized under the new law. The SPLC has called upon Commissioner of Education Dr. Penny Schwinn to… Continue reading SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation