The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom. During the… Continue reading Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Ava Leyba
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Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Carina Nicodemus
The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom. During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Carina Nicodemus
Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Jennie-Kate Hannis
The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom. During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Jennie-Kate Hannis
Florida A&M’s Mira Lowe joins SPLC Board of Directors
The Student Press Law Center is proud to welcome Mira Lowe, dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication at Florida A&M University, to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Knight Foundation commits $1.2 million as SPLC evolves to meet student journalists’ expanding role
Thanks to a three-year, $1,225,175 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, SPLC’s legal services for college journalists will give a growing number of student reporters the knowledge and confidence to pursue important stories.
Hiestand reflects on 20,000 hotline conversations
Senior Legal Counsel Mike Hiestand recently surpassed the 20,000th request for help he’s answered via the Student Press Law Center’s Legal Hotline. It's a fitting moment to reflect on his remarkable career defending press freedom for student journalists and their advisers.
New Voices coalitions reflect on gains, lessons of 2024
With most states’ legislative sessions complete for this year, the Student Press Law Center asked several New Voices advocates to reflect on their experiences in 2024.
Smith: Near-passage leaves WI advocates frustrated, hopeful and wiser
Advocate Matthew Smith reflects on the accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.
Legislative briefing highlights New Voices progress in New York
After months of advocacy in New York — including phone banking, letter-writing and sharing real-life experiences through the state coalition’s first-ever legislative briefing — New Voices supporters now look to 2025 with valuable lessons learned and progress made toward student press freedom in the Empire State.
Decade of persistence, student voices behind Minnesota’s New Voices success
Nearly a decade of advocacy finally paid off this year for Minnesota’s New Voices supporters, but they say there is still more work to do for student press freedom in the state.