April 14, 2021
Advocates Share Wisdom on Transgender Day of Visibility
Over 400 people tuned in to a Facebook Live panel event held in recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility on […]
April 12, 2021
Sister Souljah on Her New Novel and Writing From the Soul
Author, rapper and political activist Sister Souljah promised: “adventure, passion and every single word exploding in your soul or mind” […]
April 10, 2021
A Drag Artist Running for City Council Gets Broadway Support
(NEW YORK) — It was not your typical Wednesday afternoon at Industry Bar in Hell’s Kitchen this week. Pre-pandemic, you […]
April 14, 2021
In a Resource Desert, Cutting-Edge Shelter Helps Pet Owners Close to Home
Nonprofit organization assists pet owners in an underserved area as they try to change the face of pet ownership.
April 16, 2021
NYC Has A New Oasis for Coffee and Dog Lovers
(NEW YORK) — Located on Vernon Boulevard, Château le Woof is New York City’s first pet market and cafe. Owner Natassa […]
April 16, 2021
Curtains Up on One Long Island Theater as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
After a long year, Creative Ministries Performing Arts Center is ready to welcome back live audiences. The nonprofit theater, located […]
April 9, 2021
2Smoov Takes The Law Into His Own Hands
The frantic unbuckling of his seatbelt followed by the abrupt cut off of the car engine meant that something was […]
April 8, 2021
Alumni Success: Ashley Bellman, Entertainment Reporter
(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J) — When Ashley Bellman graduated from NYU in 2009, there weren’t a lot of opportunities for the […]
April 5, 2021
A Zoom Call with Oprah and Gayle
Technical difficulties did not keep Oprah and Gayle from sharing their best life tips in "The OG Chronicles."
April 1, 2021
Congress Weighs Its Role in Protecting Voters’ Rights
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) — As voter-access laws across the country face sweeping (and controversial) reforms, members of Congress met with […]
March 31, 2021
British MP Discusses Violence Against Women After Sarah Everard Killing
Weeks after the murder of marketing executive Sarah Everard roiled the UK, the country’s Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence spoke candidly about issues of women’s safety in a Wednesday panel organized by The Guardian.
March 31, 2021
New Security Footage Details Moments Before George Floyd’s Death
(BALTIMORE, Maryland) — New video footage screened during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the […]
March 31, 2021
Atlanta’s Mayor Prioritizes Need to Repurpose an Old City Jail
(ATLANTA, Georgia) — During her annual “State of the City” address on Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms underscored the […]
March 6, 2021
Cannabis Retailer Eyes Magic Mushrooms Market as California Considers Decriminalization
(SANTA BARBARA, California) — One of the biggest players in the cannabis industry has signaled interest in jumping on the […]
March 27, 2021
WandaVision’s Breakout Star
One of the most popular television shows on Disney+ has a new star named David Payton, and the world is […]
March 9, 2021
New York City’s Next Move
(NEW YORK) – New York City is taking major steps to reopen businesses one year after the COVID- 19 lockdown. […]
February 22, 2021
Students Should Run Student Newspaper, Says NYU Alum Backing WSN’s Revival
Last week, WSN’s website went live with its first article in months, announcing the hiring of WSN’s former Deputy Managing Editor Alexandria Johnson as the new editor-in-chief and calling for new applicants for WSN’s many vacant staff positions.
February 8, 2021
Looking Ahead to the Spring 2021 Semester: An AJO Newsletter
Dear AJO Community, Recently, I received a note from Stephanie Rivas, one of our first graduates. Stephanie had joined 20 […]
January 29, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Rivas on Landing Her Dream Job
A recent American Journalism Online graduate dishes on life since graduation, the best advice she's gotten, and how she landed her dream job.
April 8, 2021
Alumni Success: Ashley Bellman, Entertainment Reporter
(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J) — When Ashley Bellman graduated from NYU in 2009, there weren’t a lot of opportunities for the […]
April 5, 2021
Co-founder of Portland Black Panthers Tells Protesters to ‘Keep it in the Streets’
A veteran civil rights activist takes Portlanders back in time.
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 5, 2021
Education, Resilience Stressed During International Women’s Day Finale
"Find your allies, find your mentors, and then when you can be in a position where you can be a mentor, be a mentor."
April 4, 2021
Dancing Through the Decades: A Life-Long Performer Uses Dance to Stay Young
Bonnie Gray teaches jazz, tap, and hula to adult students.
April 6, 2021
Governor Proposes $20 Million for NJ Child Healthcare
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed spending $20 million next year to cover uninsured children in New Jersey during […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 2, 2021
Mumbai Could Face New Lockdown as Coronavirus Deaths Spike
(MUMBAI, India) — The chief minister of one of India’s most populous states said in a live broadcast this evening […]
April 2, 2021
Broadway Dresser Brings Design Skills to Mask Making
(NEW YORK, N.Y.) — Karli Brae was dressing performers for the Broadway production of Mean Girls when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. […]
April 14, 2021
Raku Restaurant’s Spring Revival
(NEW YORK) – As a world renowned food capital, New York restaurants have felt the weight of the past year […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
April 5, 2021
Education, Resilience Stressed During International Women’s Day Finale
"Find your allies, find your mentors, and then when you can be in a position where you can be a mentor, be a mentor."
April 2, 2021
In Portland, a Woman-Owned Farm Adapts to the COVID-19 Crisis
(PORTLAND, Or.) — Even a global pandemic can’t stop Portland’s hardworking farmers from getting people the food they need. Vibrant […]
April 2, 2021
Utah Launches Program to Help Workforce Devastated by the Pandemic
(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) — Utah is launching the nation’s first “returnship” initiative to get unemployed adults back to work […]
April 8, 2021
Financing the United States Qongress
QAnon took a one-way train to Capitol Hill. Find out who paid for the ticket.
April 6, 2021
Governor Proposes $20 Million for NJ Child Healthcare
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed spending $20 million next year to cover uninsured children in New Jersey during […]
April 5, 2021
Biden Administration Defends Infrastructure Proposal
The Biden Administration responded on Thursday to Republican criticisms of the infrastructure plan that President Joe Biden put forward in […]
April 5, 2021
Co-founder of Portland Black Panthers Tells Protesters to ‘Keep it in the Streets’
A veteran civil rights activist takes Portlanders back in time.
April 2, 2021
In Portland, a Woman-Owned Farm Adapts to the COVID-19 Crisis
(PORTLAND, Or.) — Even a global pandemic can’t stop Portland’s hardworking farmers from getting people the food they need. Vibrant […]
March 30, 2021
A Legendary Snowboarder Chatted Up a Republican Activist on Climate Change
(SQUAMISH, Canada) — Two unlikely characters came together on Monday for an Instagram chat about climate change: world-renowned snowboarder Jeremy […]
March 25, 2021
Listening to Nature Led Her to Growing Herbs
Grace Galanti has always loved nature and the outdoors, but owning a small business and farm wasn't her original plan.
March 24, 2021
Utah at Risk for a ‘Catastrophic’ Earthquake
(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) — There’s a high chance that Utah could be rocked by a “catastrophic” earthquake sometime in […]
March 12, 2021
The U.K.’s Battle for Carbon Neutrality Faces Divisive Politics
The U.K.'s battle for Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality turns local
February 17, 2021
Utah Braces for ‘Extreme’ Avalanches as Historic Snowstorm Wallops the US
(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) — The massive storms that are walloping large parts of the country are now passing through […]
March 12, 2021
The Saskatchewan Hemp Farmer Who Plans to Live for a Thousand Years
"If you don't give yourself unreasonable, tall expectations, you will never get there," he says.
December 17, 2020
A Custody Battle in Florida’s Valuable Wetlands
Florida's DEP is seeking control of federal wetland permits to fast-track development projects, keeping up with population demands and leading to concerns of further wetland degradation.
December 16, 2020
Author Sues Amazon Publisher for Selling Work Without Permission
An eBook on the Kindle app [Credit: Lena Telep] (DENVER)—Ra’mi Tiye Sekhmet is the author of the 2016 self-published book […]
November 16, 2020
Video: You’ve Heard of ALS. But What Is It?
Watch this multimedia explainer video.
November 15, 2020
The Scalping Dilemma Persists Amid New Xbox and PlayStation Sales
GameStop storefront just before closing time Selden, N.Y. [Credit: André Lloyd] (NEW YORK) — Today is the day. After months […]
April 5, 2021
Education, Resilience Stressed During International Women’s Day Finale
"Find your allies, find your mentors, and then when you can be in a position where you can be a mentor, be a mentor."
March 13, 2021
Maryland Schools Slowly Reopen a Year After Lockdown Began
(BALTIMORE, Md.) — Nine of Maryland’s 24 school districts are set to reopen classrooms this month after nearly a year […]
March 10, 2021
NYU Partners With StartEd to Accelerate Next Generation of Media Companies
(NEW YORK) — New York University’s American Journalism Online Master’s program and public-benefit company StartEd have joined forces to create an […]
February 24, 2021
Federal Vaccine Priorities Concern NJ Teachers and Parents
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — New Jersey parents and educators are worried that teachers are not being prioritized for vaccinations as classes […]
February 22, 2021
North Carolina Teachers and Faculty to Get COVID-19 Vaccination
(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) – North Carolina teachers, staff and other child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Wednesday. […]
April 6, 2021
Governor Proposes $20 Million for NJ Child Healthcare
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed spending $20 million next year to cover uninsured children in New Jersey during […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 2, 2021
Mumbai Could Face New Lockdown as Coronavirus Deaths Spike
(MUMBAI, India) — The chief minister of one of India’s most populous states said in a live broadcast this evening […]
April 2, 2021
Broadway Dresser Brings Design Skills to Mask Making
(NEW YORK, N.Y.) — Karli Brae was dressing performers for the Broadway production of Mean Girls when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. […]