Communities
Local voters and those who feel attached to their communities stand out
Article · November 3, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Fund named for renowned surgeon W. Gerald Austen will establish the university’s largest endowed chair
Article · November 1, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
Produced by the Engaging News Project at the University of Texas at Austin, “Mobile News Notifications: A Two-Wave Experiment With Smartphone Users,” examines the benefits of mobile push notifications to drive traffic to online news apps and sites, and the value of notifications to inform the public. The study includes data from 420 participants, who […]
Article · October 27, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
MIAMI—Oct. 27, 2016—Two reports released today by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation reveal that personal, tailored mobile phone messages and mobile news notifications can help journalists and civic organizations engage audiences and better connect them to relevant information. “As smartphones increasingly become ubiquitous, these reports open opportunities for journalists and civic leaders […]
Article · October 27, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
NEW YORK – Oct. 26, 2016 – To advance the future of journalism through innovation and talent development, and help create new models of journalism education, the City University of New York (CUNY) Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism today announced $3.5 million in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The […]
Article · October 26, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
MIAMI — Oct. 26, 2016 — NiteCap, a documentary conversation series that engages live audiences in interactive experiences, will highlight the people and issues driving the work of local entrepreneurs of color with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. NiteCap host, award-winning author and journalist Peter Bailey is inviting the South […]
Article · October 26, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
Knight Foundation invests $1.1 million to support the evolution of The LAB Miami
Article · October 25, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Arts
AKRON, OHIO – Oct. 26, 2016 – From a hip-hop festival to folk music in the Akron Art Museum’s galleries, and a series that blends art and science, 19 winning ideas were announced today as winners of the Knight Arts Challenge Akron. A program of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the challenge […]
Article · October 25, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
Initiative will open new opportunities for learning and networking to students and professional journalists across the country
Article · October 17, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Arts
16 projects reflect diversity and innovation of San Jose
Article · October 14, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Arts
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Oct. 11, 2016 – From a snowblower ballet, to a theatrical extravaganza in the St. Paul Saints ballpark, to mobile art carts on the streets, 27 winning ideas will bring high-quality cultural experiences to St. Paul neighborhoods with funding from the Knight Arts Challenge. A program of the John S. and […]
Article · October 11, 2016 by Knight Foundation