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State Dept reverses decision to allow Colombian journalist to enter country for Neiman Foundation fellowship

The U.S. State Department has reversed its decision to deny a visa to Colombian investigative journalist Hollman Morris, clearing the way for Morris to participate in the Nieman Foundation for Journalism’s fellowship program at Harvard University.

IRE board protests State Dept’s visa denial for Colombian investigative journalist

The board of Investigative Reporters and Editors joins other journalism organizations in the United States to protest the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to deny a visa for Colombian investigative journalist Hollman Morris, who was selected as a Nieman fellow for the 2010-2011 year at Harvard University. Morris is among the most prominent investigative TV [...]

Thanks and kudos to key IRE volunteers

IRE would like to thank several volunteers and former board members whose efforts have made a significant difference to the organization over the past several years. The work of these members played an important role in the success of our just-concluded annual conference in Las Vegas.

Seven members elected to IRE board

Seven members of IRE’s Board of Directors were elected this past weekend at the annual conference in Las Vegas.

Stay up to date with the IRE Conference

Couldn’t make it to the IRE Conference or to that panel you wanted to see? Follow the latest news out of the conference on IRE’s Conference blog. IRE will be blogging panels from the conference and tweeting tips throughout the day.

Greenspun, strong supporter of IRE’s Watchdog program, dies at 88

Barbara J. Greenspun, whose support has allowed IRE to train thousands of journalists throughout the country in investigative techniques, passed away on June 1.