$12 million Global Fact Check Fund opens applications for first grants Partnership between Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network and Google and YouTube will support fact-checking initiatives worldwide April 14, 2023 The International Fact-Checking Network
Meet the first Leadership Academy for Women in Media cohort in 2023 These 31 leaders will convene at Poynter March 26-31 for a week of transformational learning, led by new program director Kate Cox March 16, 2023 Mel Grau
Poynter welcomes 5 new members to its National Advisory Board The board consists of a diverse cross-section of media executives and award-winning journalists who advise Poynter on trends and opportunities February 7, 2023 Mel Grau
Tony Elkins, thought leader in design, product thinking and DEIB, joins Poynter faculty Poynter continues to expand its teaching capacity to help journalists innovate and evolve. January 30, 2023 Mel Grau
Poynter announces the 2023 Media Transformation Challenge Program Fellows These 27 executives will begin the yearlong program, recognized for its unique tools, coaching support and interconnected alumni network, on Jan. 9. January 9, 2023 Mel Grau
Google and YouTube partner with Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network on $13.2 million grant for the global fact-checking community The grant will establish a $12 million Global Fact Check Fund to support worldwide fact-checking initiatives through 2025. November 29, 2022 Tina Dyakon
Meet the December 2022 cohort of Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media The third and final 2022 cohort will convene Dec. 4-9, with a keynote from Tracie Powell. November 22, 2022 Mel Grau
Introducing the 15 journalists of color selected for Power of Diverse Voices in 2022 Poynter’s esteemed writing workshop will take place in person for the first time since 2019. October 20, 2022 Mel Grau
Meet the 2022 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media cohort These 29 journalists of color will convene at Poynter Oct. 9-14, 2022, to expand their impact as media leaders and change agents. September 21, 2022 Mel Grau
Meet the recipients of the Spread the Facts Grant Program Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network will distribute $450K to help fact-checkers debunk claims on the world’s most popular messaging app. September 15, 2022 The International Fact-Checking Network
