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.”

Student journalists from 40+ HBCUs take to the White House for a press briefing with VP Harris

Students journalists representing over 40 historically Black colleges and universities gathered at the White House for a press briefing with Vice President Kamala Harris on Feb. 23. PHOTO COURTESY: JAMIE REED

Student journalists from over 40 HBCUs took to the White House press room on Feb. 23 to participate in an exclusive press briefing.

Students across the US “Unmute Themselves” for 4th annual Student Press Freedom Day

A young woman stands among protesters taking photos with a DSLR Camera. The biggest sign says "Defund CCPD."
Student photojournalist Kathryn Skeean raises her camera to make photographs during a Black Lives Matter protest in Athens, Georgia on June 2, 2020. [Photo by: Taylor McKenzie Gerlach]

On Feb. 24 student journalists and national press freedom organizations across the United States stood up and celebrated Student Press Freedom Day. Embracing the theme of “Unmute Yourself,” students and allies across the country did just that. Student Press Freedom Day is an annual nationwide event that recognizes student journalists, raises awareness of challenges facing… Continue reading Students across the US “Unmute Themselves” for 4th annual Student Press Freedom Day

SPLC trains hundreds of student journalists in preparation for Student Press Freedom Day

Logo saying "Unmute Yourself" with a hand holding a pen

In preparation for the fourth annual Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 24, the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) hosted a series of skills-building workshops which gave participants tangible skills they can utilize in their work both as journalists and as advocates for press freedom. Get involved this Student Press Freedom Day Student journalists must… Continue reading SPLC trains hundreds of student journalists in preparation for Student Press Freedom Day