
Author: Jim Boren
43 Posts


This is unacceptable. Madera County officials inadvertently reveal what their real attitude is about making public records available to journalists.

Democracy, First Amendment, News Freedom
Fresno State’s Media, Communications and Journalism Dept. issues statement supporting journalists, condemning Jan. 6 attack on our democracy

First Amendment, News Freedom, News Trends
I am angry that my journalism colleagues regularly face threats of violence while they work to bring you the news

Media Institute, Media Literacy, Trust & Credibility
Join us to improve media literacy and fight ‘disinformation’ by making an end-of-the-year donation to the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State

fake news, Media Literacy, Trust & Credibility
Fake News 101: Here’s the difference between ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation.’ We also discuss how ‘bots’ drive false news on social media.

Diversity, News Trends, Training
Fresno training program created to increase the number of journalists of color in San Joaquin Valley newsrooms

Fresno State’s Joseph I. Castro, an early supporter of our Media Institute, named chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system

fake news, Media Literacy, News Trends
Pandemic and election offer those pushing misinformation opportunity to confuse public with fake news posted to phony social media accounts
