The Virginia Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has issued a statement in response to the ongoing revelation that reporter calls have been intercepted during the federal investigation into a state senator. Background: Louise Lucas’ phone was wiretapped by FBI, journalist’s records intercepted, court records showThey listened to your calls (again) The statementContinueContinue reading “SPJ VIRGINIA PRO CHAPTER STATEMENT ON WIRETAP INTERCEPTION OF REPORTER CALLS”
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Nominees for 2026-27 officers and board members
From June 7 to June 13, SPJVA will hold an online election to choose officers for the coming year and to fill five seats on the chapter’s board of directors. Here are the nominees.
SPJ Region 2 Conference
The SPJ Region 2 Conference brings together journalists, students, editors, and media professionals from across SPJ’s Region 2 for a day of conversations, workshops, and connection centered on this year’s theme: Stakes of the Story. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the conference will explore the enduring role journalism plays in informing the public and strengthening democracy.
Hampton student wins summer journalism fellowship
Zoe Duncan, a rising junior at Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, has been awarded the Virginia SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation’s fellowship to support her internship with a news organization this summer.
Hot off the press — our January newsletter
The latest edition of our monthly newsletter includes information about Third Thursdays, a new, monthly seminar series kicking off next month.
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