✨The first wave of #SPJ26 speakers and sessions is here — and there’s more to come. Join us Oct. 1-4 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. ➡️ View the current lineup, register and reserve your hotel today: spj26.org

SPJ joins a coalition of more than 50 organizations, led by @rsf.org and @safeguarddefenders.bsky.social, in calling on Thai authorities to refrain from forcibly returning detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong to China. 🔗 Read the full letter: bit.ly/4vzkzVK

SPJ and the SPJ International Community strongly oppose a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule ending “duration of status” for international journalists working in the United States on I visas. The rule is set to take effect in 60 days unless Congress acts. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4w9g7hz

📢 One day left to apply for The SPJ News! SPJ will select 10 college students to cover sessions, speakers & breaking news while working alongside professional journalists at SPJ26 Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. 📝 Learn more & apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday: bit.ly/4w9NOjd

SPJ renews its call for stronger legal protections for journalists after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt sanctions against Catherine Herridge for refusing to reveal a confidential source. Herridge faces an $800-per-day civil contempt fine unless she discloses her source. ➡️ bit.ly/3RfO7tm

✨ Congratulations to Melissa Dai, winner of the 2025 MOEy Best in Show Award, the highest honor in SPJ's Mark of Excellence Awards. 🏆 🔗 Read Dai’s winning work: bit.ly/4fdvuyf

Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s subpoena of four @nytimes.com reporters, SPJ is calling on the Justice Department to withdraw efforts to compel disclosure of confidential sources and urging Congress to strengthen protections for journalists. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4ylPiIr

🏆 SPJ announced the 2025 SDX Awards winners, recognizing excellence in professional journalism. The ceremony also honored college journalism with the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best Student Newspaper & MOEy Best in Show, SPJ’s top Mark of Excellence honor: bit.ly/4wBO4Hh

✨Tonight’s the night! Join us at 8 p.m. EDT as we announce the winners of the 2025 Sigma Delta Chi Awards, celebrating excellence in professional journalism across print/online, audio, television & more. ➡️ Stream live or view on the SPJ YouTube channel: bit.ly/4ycmxht

📢 Calling all student journalists and recent college grads! 🎉 Good news: The SPJ News application deadline has been extended to July 17. Don’t miss your chance to join SPJ’s student-led newsroom covering #SPJ26, Oct. 1-4, in Columbus, Ohio. ➡️ Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4woAIyc

🎉Good news! Early-bird registration for #SPJ26 has been extended through July 20! ✨Join us Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio for learning, networking, practical takeaways and conversations that will leave you inspired, informed and connected. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4fMJr8v

🚨Today is the last day to save on #SPJ26 registration! ✨Join us Oct. 1-4 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown for learning, networking and conversations shaping the future of journalism. 🔗Register by 11:59 p.m. EDT today to lock in early-bird pricing: bit.ly/4fMJr8v

🚨Today is the deadline to apply for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism! 💰The fellowship awards up to $100,000 to help mid-career journalists pursue in-depth reporting projects that serve the public. ⏰ Don't miss your chance. Apply now: bit.ly/4e9Tmni

⏳Time is running out — nominations close Monday. Help us recognize those who have championed the First Amendment & a free press with the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award. ✅Non-journalists eligible! 🏆$10,000 + #SPJ26 recognition! ⏰Submit now: bit.ly/4aqo1u7

💪 Democracy depends on a free and independent press. That’s why SPJ works every day to protect journalists’ rights, promote transparency and resist censorship through ethics-based advocacy, education and action. ➡️ Explore SPJ’s advocacy work: bit.ly/4uSRLat

SPJ and its Maryland Pro Chapter stand with Montgomery County Public Schools student journalists pushing back against prior review of student publications. Student journalists deserve the freedom to report, publish and serve their communities without censorship. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4vgnoM3

SPJ honors @bloomberg.com staff with this year’s New America Award for “Immigration, Inc.,” its investigative series examining the economic and human consequences of expanded U.S. immigration enforcement. 🔗 Full press release: bit.ly/4uyTf9P

📣 Last call! ⏰ SPJ First Amendment Forever Fund applications close 11:59 p.m. EDT tonight. ✍️ If your chapter, region or community has an idea to advance press freedom, promote transparency and/or defend journalists’ rights, we encourage you to apply: bit.ly/4etR6Gh

💪 Know someone defending free expression? Nominate them for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award, honoring those advancing a free press and First Amendment rights, including non-journalists. 🏆 Winner receives $10,000 and recognition at #SPJ26! ⏰ Nominate by June 29: bit.ly/4aqo1u7

SPJ leads a coalition in condemning a proposed Trump administration rule that would require federal employees to sign standardized nondisclosure agreements, warning it would silence public employees and violate First Amendment rights. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4efm30S

SPJ, joined by a coalition of news media organizations, has called on Orange County (Florida) Public Schools to revise a district media policy that threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected speech. 🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/3Qtni4A

🚨 SPJ members: Today is the deadline to apply for the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute in Indianapolis (July 17–19). 💪This three-day program helps emerging leaders strengthen advocacy, governance and leadership skills. 🔗 Submit your application now: bit.ly/4emPJdD

⏰ SPJ members — the deadline is approaching! 💪 Apply for the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute in Indianapolis (July 17–19) by Monday — a three-day program for emerging leaders to strengthen advocacy, governance and leadership skills. 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4emPJdD

SPJ joins a coalition led by @splc.org urging Indiana University to protect student media independence and implement task force recommendations. How IU responds will send a strong message about its commitment to #studentpressfreedom. 🔗Full letter: bit.ly/4ftO6fo

SPJ has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization. ✨ Explore the remarkable work and achievements of the 2026 Fellows ahead of SPJ26: bit.ly/4dWuuxW

SPJ is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. 🎉 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners: bit.ly/4dKa64f

The SPJ Foundation has opened its 2026 grant cycle. Journalists, media professionals & organizations working to strengthen press freedom, newsroom resilience & public trust in journalism are encouraged to apply. 🔗 Submit proposals by 11:59 p.m. EDT Aug. 13: bit.ly/4x0IAXB

SPJ and Journalism Education Association have selected three scholarship winners in the 2026 SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest: 🥇First Place: Olivia Shin 🥈Second Place: Natalia Todorovich 🥉Third Place: Celina Chen 🎉Congratulations to the winners! ➡️ bit.ly/49wTdYl

💪SPJ is relaunching its leadership development program with a new name and renewed mission. The three-day SPJ Leadership Institute will focus on advocacy, governance and organizational leadership. 🔗Candidates must be members of SPJ. Apply by June 8: bit.ly/4dNchUR

SPJ joins a coalition in a letter to Disney Entertainment Television Chairman Debra OConnell commending ABC for defending “The View” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” against escalating political and regulatory attacks targeting protected speech. 🔗 Read the full letter: t.co/Z1A5GpJquc