Negri Institute Schedule

Journalists from a variety of media and all six New England states will locally, remotely and from Oct. 24-26 at Boston University to learn the latest investigative and database reporting techniques and public records access skills. The fellows chosen for this 15th annual Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute reflect today’s diverse news media and come from daily and weekly newspapers, television and radio stations and online publications. Learn more about the 2025 Negri First Amendment Institute.

Local FOI Workshops

Local FOI workshops will be scheduled prior to meeting at Boston University. These workshops will address each state’s respective public records and open meeting laws. Fellows are expected to attend and discuss specific access challenges they are experiencing.

▶ Connecticut

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▶ Maine

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▶ Massachusetts

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▶ New Hampshire

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▶ Rhode Island

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▶ Vermont

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Remote Programming

Online programming will be scheduled prior to meeting at Boston University and will be accessible via Zoom.

All Fellows
Mandatory for Fellows Attending Introduction to R Class

October 24

5:00 Registration

5:30 – 8:30 Dinner Program

All fellows will be meeting at the Hotel Commonwealth to network and enjoy NEFAC’s annual awards ceremony.

October 25

Required Viewing: (1) Business Reporting 101

October 26

8:30 – 10:00 How AI Can Support Local Journalism [COM 209]

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