The Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Pro Chapter celebrated the career and legacy of Hampton Roads broadcast journalist Don Roberts at its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony on Sept. 14, 2023 at Norfolk State University. Roberts retired in 2022, holding the record for the longest tenured news anchor on a singular broadcast in Hampton RoadsContinueContinue reading “SPJVA celebrates Hampton Roads journalist Don Roberts at 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony”
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SPJ ‘s Region 2 Conference at the University of Maryland, Knight Hall on April 1
SPJ ‘s Region 2 Conference takes place this year at the University of Maryland, Knight Hall 7765 Alumni Drive College Park, MD 20742 on March 31-April 1 2023. The event includes the Mark of Excellence Awards Lunch. Registration available online at this link. Conference Agenda March 31 – Reception 6 p.m. April 1 Registration opensContinueContinue reading “SPJ ‘s Region 2 Conference at the University of Maryland, Knight Hall on April 1”
Hampton Roads Community Foundation hosts journalism panel
Mark your calendar for a free, in-person breakfast panel event titled “Declining Local Journalism & the Risk to Democracy” on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
SPJVA wins grant to mentor journalism students
The national SPJ organization has awarded the Virginia Pro Chapter a $500 grant to help provide in-person journalism student mentoring, including a monthly “Dinner with a Journalist” series, for the SPJ chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University.
SPJ VA board social event – Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
Virginia journalists! You are invited to meet the new Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Pro chapter 2022-2023 board on the patio of Legends Brewing Co.,321 W 7th St., Richmond, VA 23224. on Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Cash bar. Catch up with old friends, network, bring business cards. Board meeting (open toContinueContinue reading “SPJ VA board social event – Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m.”
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