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➡️ The IRE Office will be closed on Monday, March 23, 2026, to mourn the passing of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes. The office will also close on Friday, March 27, to attend Fuentes' visitation. 

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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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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AccessFest conference recap
IRE expands access to investigative journalism training with first-ever AccessFest
October 23, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE expands access to investigative journalism training with first-ever AccessFest

IRE hosted the first-ever AccessFest, a virtual-by-design conference with an emphasis on DBEI programming. Our expert panelists led important conversations about diversifying newsrooms, building trust in communities, including more voices in coverage and becoming stronger advocates for ourselves as journalists.

The IRE logo and text "Data Journalism Bootcamp" over a laptop in the background.
IRE expands Data Journalism Bootcamp options
October 10, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE expands Data Journalism Bootcamp options

New IRE bootcamp options are available in 2024. Register now!
• Jan. 8-12: Google Sheets + SQL
• March 25-29: Google Sheets deep dive
• Aug. 5-9: Google Sheets + Python

Investigative sessions to catch at SPJ23 in Las Vegas
September 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Investigative sessions to catch at SPJ23 in Las Vegas

The Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 28-30 will offer a variety of opportunities for journalists to advance their investigative and data reporting skills.

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