Applications are now open for Knight Foundation’s summer internship program, which offers competitive, paid 10-week internships for college students and recent grads. A former Knight intern turned Knight employee, Jen Vliet, talks about her experience as an intern in summer 2017 and her current role as an assistant in Akron for Knight’s Community and National […]
Article · December 2, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, [email protected] Nov. 20, 2019 — Five arts institutions will share nearly $750,000 in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for experimental projects that explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive experiences. From a virtual reality experience […]
Article · November 20, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Americans’ Perceptions of the Value and Financial Future of Local News Learn more about the report, “Putting a Price Tag on Local News” by reading this blog post by John Sands, Knight Foundation director for learning and impact and watching the panel discussion, embedded below. For more, listen to “Out of the Echo Chamber,” a […]
Article · November 15, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Open call seeks ideas that find new ways to collect and use data to build stronger, thriving and more engaged communities, now through Dec. 13. MIAMI — November 13, 2019 — The John S. and James. L. Knight Foundation today opened a call for ideas that explore how the widespread digital collection of data can […]
Article · November 13, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Mecklenburg County, Knight Foundation kick off funding for $135 million initiative to improve lives and strengthen community through libraries Image: Rendering of new Main Library design. Design Architect: Snøhetta; Architect of Record: Clark Nexsen; Rendering: LMNB Copyright: Snøhetta Charlotte, NC – November 7, 2019 – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation today unveiled the design of a new, technology-forward […]
Article · November 7, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Applications are open for Knight Foundation’s summer internship program, which offers competitive, paid 10-week internships for college students and recent grads. A former Knight intern turned Knight employee, Nick Swyter, talks about his experience as an intern in summer 2014 and his current role as an associate on Knight’s Journalism team. What were your responsibilities as an […]
Article · November 4, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Funding will help universities, think tanks and advocacy groups fill gaps in research needed by federal policymakers and other decision-makers Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, [email protected] MIAMI — Nov. 3, 2019 —The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced more than $3.5 million in funding […]
Article · November 3, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Learn more about the report’s key findings in this article on Knight Foundation’s blog. Local news media are a cornerstone of democracy in the United States. They help keep residents informed of the significant issues facing their cities, towns and nearby areas; hold political and civic leaders accountable for their actions; and foster a sense of community […]
Article · October 29, 2019 by Knight Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 29, 2019) – A new Knight/Gallup study confirmed that local news remains more trusted than national news, but the survey also found that this trust advantage is tenuous and in danger of falling prey to the same forces eroding trust in the national news media. Overwhelmingly, Americans value local news outlets, believe they […]
Article · October 29, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, [email protected] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Oct. 23, 2019 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced nearly $700,000 in new funding for nine projects aimed at expanding economic opportunity, supporting resident engagement, and increasing vibrancy in Charlotte’s Historic West End. The new funding […]
Article · October 23, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Support honors legacy of trailblazing, internationally acclaimed journalist Boston, MA — October 17, 2019 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $250,000 investment in the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities at Simmons University, honoring the renowned journalist and Simmons alumna who overcame racial and gender barriers to […]
Article · October 16, 2019 by Knight Foundation