Report for America, which works to strengthen communities through local journalism, will be the subject of a virtual panel discussion by the Akron Press Club at noon, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Report for America came into being as local journalism has struggled because the revenue…
As we navigate COVID-19, please consider a donation to the Akron Press Club to fund scholarships. The Akron Press Club has not been able to hold traditional lunch programming during the current pandemic. Funds from these lunches go toward scholarships for journalism and public relations…
As we navigate COVID-19, please consider a donation to the Akron Press Club to fund scholarships. The Akron Press Club has not been able to hold traditional lunch programming during the current pandemic. Funds from these lunches go toward scholarships for journalism and public relations…
Finding truth in the news is not easy in today’s multilayered, media-driven culture. But it is possible.Join the Akron Press Club on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:15 p.m. for an important discussion featuring three of our expert board members. These respected journalists will help you…
The Akron Press Club creates a forum for our community to discuss issues of the day. There are no more important issues at this moment than racial justice and the ability of a free press to tell that story. The events of recent weeks resulting…
Who wants to be the new sheriff in Summit County? Find out when the Akron Press Club presents a debate between the four Democratic candidates in the March 17 primary. The debate is free and open to the public. It will be held March 10…
Akron mayoral candidates incumbent Dan Horrigan and challenger Josh Sines debated before an Akron Press Club crowd of more than 300 Oct. 16. The candidates agreed on a number of issues. Both said they may have to raise sewer rates and each would emphasize cyber…
The Akron Press Club will present a special panel discussion “Impeaching a President: Understanding the Current Moment” November 20 at Quaker Station on the campus of the University of Akron. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience. This Press Club event is…
Akron Press Club, Feb. 28, 2019 Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James delivered his annual State of the Schools speech before an audience of 450 at The Tangier. The GAR Foundation announced that it is giving $1.2 million to Akron Public Schools to tie grade-specific…
A total of nine students are receiving scholarships for $5,000 each from the Akron Press Club and the John S. Knight Journalism Fund. Six area college students were selected for scholarships in memory of longtime Akron Beacon Journal editor John S. Knight and public relations…