Registration
University of Maryland
Eaton Theater, Knight Hall or Virtual via Zoom Webinar
7765 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Join the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism for an in-depth conversation about the importance of investigative journalism in upholding a fair, just and free democracy.
Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente will moderate a discussion with Ron Nixon, vice president, news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at the Associated Press.
A reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will follow the program. Seating is limited, so registration is required. There is a virtual option, but you need to register to ensure you receive the Zoom link ahead of time.
Reach out with any questions to journalism@umd.edu.
About Ron Nixon:
Ron Nixon is vice president, news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at the Associated Press. Nixon received the inaugural 2021 News Leader of the Year award from the News Leaders Association.
He has overseen investigations that have won a number of awards including: The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a Pulitzer finalist in investigative reporting, a George Polk Award, the Worth Bingham Award for Investigative reporting, the Selden Ring Award for investigative reporting, an Investigative Reporters and Editors Award, the 2021 Joe and Laurie Dine Award from the Overseas Press Club, the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics, four Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, an Emmy for news and documentary and a Peabody Award, to name a few.
Nixon joined the AP in 2019 from The New York Times Washington bureau, where he was homeland security correspondent, covering border and aviation security, immigration, cybercrime and cyber security, transnational crime and violent extremism.