Saving Local Journalism
3 pm ET, Wednesday, Feb. 14 

The business model that sustained hometown newspapers is broken, and local news outlets are disappearing at an alarming rate. The result: a worrisome decline in government accountability, voter participation, and even social cohesion. Solutions have proven elusive but some journalists, entrepreneurs and researchers see hope in new approaches.

Panelists:

Sarabeth Berman, CEO, American Journalism Project
Karen Rundlet, CEO, Institute for Nonprofit News
Daniela Melo, Cofounder, The New Bedford Light and Lecturer, College of General Studies, Boston University
Dan Kennedy, Professor, Northeastern University

Moderator:

Brian McGrory, chair, Department of Journalism, College of Communication, and former editor, Boston Globe

The webinar will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. Access information and additional instructions on using the Zoom platform will be provided via email upon successful registration. This webinar is open to all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.