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➡️ The IRE Office will be closed on Friday, March 27, to attend the funeral of our late Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes.

Special office hours with board and staff

Following the untimely death of IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes, the Board and staff will hold a special office hours meeting to hear from members with questions on Wednesday, March 25, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
All members are welcome but must register.

IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination

IRE's Board of Directors voted Sunday, March 22, 2026, to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director, Diana R. Fuentes, for induction into its Ring of Honor.

IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes

It is with the heaviest hearts that the IRE Board and staff share the news that our executive director, Diana R. Fuentes, died unexpectedly today in Washington, D.C. As we process this loss, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the incredible impact she had on all of us, and on IRE.

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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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It’s time to gather your best stories of the year! The 2024 IRE Awards contest is now open for submissions. The deadline for entries is Jan. 22, 2025.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

 

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