Learning and Impact
U.S. news leaders feel less able to confront issues in court in the digital age
Article · April 21, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to strengthen free speech law with $200,000 from Knight Foundation
Article · April 21, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
Findings show rising funding, high levels of transparency but few written guidelines on editorial independence
Article · April 20, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
AUSTIN, Texas – April 15, 2016 – The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at The University of Texas at Austin will offer free, worldwide instruction in digital journalism through Massive Open Online Courses, with $600,000 in support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The investment builds on the success of […]
Article · April 15, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
Create Miami campaign seeks applications from entrepreneurs with ideas to benefit Miami; deadline June 15
Article · April 14, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
MIAMI — April 12, 2016 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced that 37 innovative projects will share $5 million as winners of the Knight Cities Challenge. Each of the ideas centers on helping cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunities and create a culture of civic engagement. Related […]
Article · April 12, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
Akron, Ohio; Miami; Philadelphia; and Wichita, Kansas to pilot new project, advance lessons in civic engagement for U.S. cities
Article · April 5, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
MIAMI—April 4, 2016—U.S. college students are highly confident that First Amendment rights are secure, yet close to half say some campus speech restrictions can be justified, a Gallup survey has found. The survey, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Newseum Institute, also found 59 percent of students have little […]
Article · April 4, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Learning and ImpactExecutive Summary U.S. college students have complex and, in some ways, conflicting views on the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. On one hand, they are highly confident that First Amendment rights are secure, even more so than the U.S. adult population as a whole. On the other hand, many are also comfortable shuttering free […]
Article · April 4, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Knight Foundation is seeking an experienced staff accountant to join the Finance team reporting to the controller. Key responsibilities include: Monthly, quarterly and annual analysis and reconciliation of key investment and banking accounts; Accounting for the investment portfolio; Audit support; Year-end accruals; Maintenance of records of assets, liabilities, and profit and loss; Preparation of financial […]
Article · April 1, 2016 by Knight Foundation
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Communities
SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 30, 2016 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced $415,660 in new funding for seven projects aimed at introducing new economic opportunities to the city’s diverse residents and encouraging them to participate more in civic life. From tech training for low-income residents to a bike program […]
Article · March 30, 2016 by Knight Foundation