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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.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

See photos, videos and notes from people celebrating Diana's life and work.

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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Bob Read nominated for IRE Ring of Honor
August 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Bob Read nominated for IRE Ring of Honor

The late Bob Read, managing editor and senior investigative producer for Inside Edition, has been nominated for the IRE Ring of Honor.

IRE voices solidarity with Marion County Record after “disturbing” police raid
August 14, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE voices solidarity with Marion County Record after “disturbing” police raid

IRE stands in solidarity with the Marion County Record in defense of the First Amendment after local Kansas law enforcement raids on Aug. 11.

Diana Fuentes and Francisco Vara-Orta pose for a photo at NAHJ 2022.
2023 IRE training collaborations, improving journalism together
August 1, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 IRE training collaborations, improving journalism together

IRE has renewed its focus on exchanging perspectives and expertise with other journalism associations. In addition to our own conferences and training programs, the IRE team will have trained at 12 partner conferences by the end of 2023.

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