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Deadline extended! Share your ideas for IRE26!

Great news: the IRE26 call for sessions deadline has been extended to Sunday, March 22! Don't miss your chance to help shape the conference programming. Have several ideas? Feel free to fill out the form as many times as you'd like. We can't wait to hear from you!

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IRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities

IRE urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias.

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Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Introducing the 2025 IRE Conference fellows
May 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Introducing the 2025 IRE Conference fellows

Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors and donors, IRE was able to offer more than 60 fellowships to help journalists and students attend the 2025 IRE Conference.

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IRE hosts golden gala celebrating spirit of investigative journalism
May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE hosts golden gala celebrating spirit of investigative journalism

Investigative Reporters and Editors will mark its 50th anniversary with a gala in September, an elegant evening of camaraderie and entertainment paying tribute to the outrage that has driven investigative journalism since 1975.

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IRE launches pilot program on college campuses
April 30, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE launches pilot program on college campuses

A pilot program of IRE student chapters is in place across the country. The goal is to introduce more students to the organization and bring investigative training to college campuses. 

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