The president of Haskell Indian Nations University was removed from his post after an investigation revealed that he had been stifling the free speech rights of students and faculty.
The Poynter Institute reported on the situation last October, saying that the president ordered a student journalist not to contact police or other government agencies, essentially saying he could not do his job as a journalist.
The University of Southern California is offering assistance to student journalists. On its home page, the site says:
You are reading an online toolkit and safe space for both student and professional journalists who are seeking emotional support and looking to take part in a wider conversation in how we can build healthier newsrooms.
The Association of Health Care Journalists is holding a free* virtual workshop in June. Registration and information can be found here.
*Note, it's free to members; membership is $30 for students, $60 for most others.
The NLGJA will hold its first-ever conference for student journalists. Click here for information and registration.
Also, the group is offering a limited number of complimentary memberships for students and recent graduates. Sign up here.
The Poynter Institute has given a wrap-up on the various student-led journalism projects it worked with during the past academic year.
The article includes some other interesting links about other items of interest to journalism students.
