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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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How to log in and join the #NICAR21 conference
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Welcome to the virtual #NICAR21 conference! If you’ve already registered, here’s what you need to know to access the conference.

IRE announces new online Master Classes available to all members
January 21, 2021 | Comments Off on IRE announces new online Master Classes available to all members

IRE is bringing our popular Master Classes online this year, making them available to all IRE members.

IRE announces winners of 2020 Philip Meyer Journalism Award
January 19, 2021 | Comments Off on IRE announces winners of 2020 Philip Meyer Journalism Award

The New York Times’ groundbreaking coronavirus tracking project took first place in the 2020 Philip Meyer Journalism Awards. Other top awards go to investigations that uncovered how deeply race and income determine causes of death in Massachusetts and how qualified immunity impacts excessive force cases against police. “In this difficult year, journalists and news organizations…

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

 

IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

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