Student Press Law Center celebrates 50 Years empowering student journalists amid unprecedented press freedom challenges on Student Press Freedom Day

Washington, D.C. (Jan. 16, 2024) – In a year where student journalists are playing an increasingly crucial role in the news ecosystem, the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) celebrates its 50th anniversary as the sole legal organization exclusively devoted to supporting student journalists. As student press freedoms face unprecedented challenges, this year's Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 22, adopts the theme “Powerfully Persistent.”

Students who fought high school censorship in California, Nebraska win 2023 Courage Award

(left photo) Marcus Pennell PHOTO COURTESY: JOSHUA FOO. (right photo) Nathalie Miranda, Gabrielle Lashley, Delilah Brumer and Valeria Luquin.

SPLC is proud to honor The Pearl Post and the Viking Saga with the 2023 High School Courage in Student Journalism Award!

California high school student wins 2023 FOI Award for reporting on harassment allegations

Headshot of Riya Vyas.

SPLC is proud to honor Riya Vyas of The Union at Milpitas High School with the organization’s inaugural Student Freedom of Information Award!

Laney College’s The Citizen wins 2023 Student Freedom of Information Award 

The Citizen staff members.
The Citizen staff members. PHOTO COURTESY: ELENI GASTIS/THE CITIZEN ADVISER

SPLC is proud to honor The Citizen at Laney College with the organization’s inaugural Student Freedom of Information Award!