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IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination
IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination March 22, 2026 — Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Board of Directors voted Sunday to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes for induction into its Ring of Honor. Fuentes was completing her fifth year as the leader of IRE…
Read MoreIRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes
IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes March 20, 2026 — A message from IRE Board President Josh Hinkle: Dear IRE members and the broader journalism community, I’m reaching out on behalf of IRE’s Board and staff with a heavy heart. I’m so sorry to share the news that our executive director,…
Read MoreDon’t know what to attend at NICAR26? The IRE staff is here to help!
So you’ve landed in Indianapolis. You’re at the JW Marriott. You’re checking the schedule and….. whoa. It’s pretty overwhelming, right? With more than 200 hours of programming spanning nearly a week, it’s hard to plan what to see, who to talk to and when to go where. But the IRE staff is here to help…
Read MoreSign up for the NICAR26 mentorship program
(January 27, 2026) — IRE is now accepting applications for the NICAR26 mentorship program! Our annual data journalism conference is taking place March 5-8, 2026 in Indianapolis. If you’re joining us for the conference and are hoping to get (or give) one-on-one guidance, you can sign up for the mentorship program by filling out this…
Read MoreIt’s time for the NICAR 2026 T-shirt contest!
Earn bragging rights and help raise money for future training events by participating in the NICAR 2026 Conference T-shirt contest! Submit your best T-shirt ideas that celebrate data and data journalism. There are only a few guidelines: It must be work-appropriate. There are no restrictions on colors, but keep in mind that the more detailed/multi-colored…
Read MoreCBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Scott Pelley, the longtime and highly regarded correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes, will serve as master of ceremonies for IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The gala, the first such fundraiser in IRE history, will take place Sep. 15 in New York.
Read MoreIRE Board of Directors issues statement defending press freedoms
IRE stands strongly with our colleagues around the globe. The organization is forming a working group to explore how it can help protect an independent press and access to public data.
Read MoreIRE is celebrating its 50th birthday and you’re invited to the party!
Fifty years of IRE. This milestone is special. To celebrate this historic anniversary, we have exciting plans throughout 2025. See details and join us!
Read MoreIRE announces new grant for public health and disability reporting
The program will award $10,000 grants to journalists pursuing investigative reporting projects focused on public health and disability issues.
Read More7 reasons you need data skills as a journalist
We asked IRE members why data skills are important, even for those who may be new (or hesitant) to using numbers in the newsroom. Here’s what they shared.
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