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Demanding release of detained journalist Mario Guevara
(September 23, 2025) — Investigative Reporters and Editors joins dozens of organizations in demanding the release of detained journalist Mario Guevara. Guevara was arrested June 14 in metro Atlanta while covering a protest, then transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, where he remains. He has been detained for more than 100 days —…
Read MoreNew IRE fellowship honors Susan Carroll
(September 23, 2025) — Investigative Reporters and Editors has a new fellowship in honor of the late Susan Carroll Alvarez, a fearless watchdog journalist beloved for her mentorship and leadership skills. Family members, friends and journalists around the country have raised more than $25,000 to create the new Susan Carroll Fellowship to support journalists covering…
Read MoreIRE 50th Anniversary Gala raises record $1.5 million for journalism training
(September 18, 2025) — Investigative Reporters and Editors hosted a star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala in New York City this week, bringing together the industry’s biggest trailblazers and raising more than $1.5 million for the grassroots nonprofit. With donations from $50 to $150,000, and the support of major funders including the ProPublica Board of Directors and…
Read MoreMichael Keaton to accept IRE’s Champion of Investigative Journalism Award
(September 4, 2025) — One of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars will join a parade of journalism legends in New York this month for the Investigative Reporters and Editors 50th Anniversary Gala, honoring five decades of grit, guts and glory. Michael Keaton, acclaimed actor, director and press freedom advocate, will receive IRE’s first Champion of Investigative…
Read MoreAdam Rhodes named editor of The IRE Journal
(Sept. 2, 2025) — IRE Training Director Adam Rhodes will take over editing The IRE Journal, Investigative Reporter and Editors’ online publication offering stories about investigative journalism, blueprints for award-winning work, useful tips for accessing public records and much more. “I’m excited to take the helm of the publication for so many reasons, but two…
Read MoreOn-Demand Training
On-Demand Training Looking for our virtual workshops or master classes? You can find details about those on our Workshops or Events Calendar pages. Webinars To help meet your needs, IRE has developed a series of online training materials so you can learn from top-notch journalists and trainers in the comfort of your home or office. Contact our training staff with any questions…
Read MoreIRE on Campus Training
IRE on Campus Training The Rick Gevers-Karen Burns Diversity Endowed Fund for College Journalists was established to support training at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Minority-Serving Institutions and other campuses serving student journalists of color. In September 2024, IRE partnered with the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting to conduct the Gevers-Burns…
Read MoreKoch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting
Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting Provides cash awards to assist journalists pursuing projects that highlight research and investigative reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. Description Created in 2025, the grants are awarded to proposals that demonstrate potential for significant impact, that could affect change in…
Read MoreCustom Training
Custom Training Get more bang for your training bucks by bringing IRE and NICAR to your newsroom. You decide which skills your staff needs to sharpen, and we put together a training schedule to help you reach your goals, from building a watchdog culture and researching on deadline to using databases effectively. The training is…
Read MoreR-CAR Fellowship
R-CAR Fellowship R-CAR Fellowships provide assistance to attend a Data Journalism Bootcamp taking place in-person at the University of Missouri School on Journalism in 2026. Description Established by IRE member Daniel Gilbert, this fellowship is for reporters at small news organizations pursuing data-driven investigative stories that provide a public service for people in rural communities. The…
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