NEW YORK – Dec. 15, 2016 – Virtual reality pioneer and entrepreneur Nonny de la Peña will receive the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s 2016 Innovation Award for helping to advance the field of journalism through her work with immersive media. Established by Knight Foundation in 2013, the award is hosted by the City […]
Article · December 15, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Washington, D.C. – Dec. 14, 2016 – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced two innovation challenges will be conducted over the next two years, focused on uncovering broadcast news projects that serve the needs of local communities. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $200,000 to support the challenges, as […]
Article · December 14, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Orlando, Fla. – Dec. 7, 2016 – To help journalists and newsrooms adopt new tools and products that address audience needs, the Society for News Design will expand its training opportunities and broaden the reach of its network to include more technologists, data journalists and product designers. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation […]
Article · December 7, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Composer Ted Hearne and filmmaker Jonathan David Kane to lead creative team for the audio/visual symphony of Miami MIT Media Lab’s Tod Machover to work with Miami community on “Project 305,” a large-scale community effort funded by Knight Foundation MIAMI, FL – What does Miami sound like? Look like? What sounds and sights represent […]
Article · December 5, 2016 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI – Dec. 1, 2016 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced $455,000 in new funding to three leading journalism groups to help support the exchange and adoption of innovation and best practices among investigative and independent reporters. The organizations receiving support include: Institute for Nonprofit News, Investigative Reporters and Editors […]
Article · December 1, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Knight reinvests in projects focused on archiving born-digital content, preserving analog video and helping people find public resources
Article · November 29, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Internet bots and artificial intelligence focus of new experiments to advance journalism
Article · November 29, 2016 by Knight Foundation
44 authentically Miami projects share $2.78 million in funding from Knight Foundation
Article · November 28, 2016 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation invests $250,000 to foster talent and opportunity in Miami, promote diversity in tech
Article · November 17, 2016 by Knight Foundation
St. Paul, Minn. – Nov. 8, 2016 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $642,500 in new funding for 9 projects that will create new incentives for talented people to live and stay in the city, advance economic growth and encourage residents to participate more in civic life. From […]
Article · November 7, 2016 by Knight Foundation
DETROIT – Nov. 3, 2016 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has named 45 winning ideas in the 2016 Knight Arts Challenge, a communitywide initiative funding the best ideas for engaging and enriching Detroit through the arts. This year’s grantees, which will share more than $2.24 million, were announced Thursday night at […]
Article · November 3, 2016 by Knight Foundation