About NENPA University

NENPA produces a wide assortment of professional development opportunities throughout the year. In addition to the annual conference and convention, NENPA offers a slate of high-quality— yet free or low-cost— training sessions. NENPA’s training curriculum addresses mission-critical issues that are relevant for those who labor in all areas of the media and newspaper workforce; including news, advertising, circulation, production, promotion, new media, and administration.

NENPA’s workshops are conducted by some of the most knowledgeable professionals serving the newspaper industry. View previous webinar recordings at this link.

NENPA members have access to programs that are offered annually on writing and editorial topics, print and online advertising sales, technology, social networking, management issues, and much more. These time-efficient webinars are designed to offer fresh ideas to improve job skills, without the need for travel and time away from the office.

If you have suggestions for a new training session or would like to be contacted about future workshops, email us at info@nenpa.com.

The Journalism Education Foundation of New England supports NENPA U.

NENPA U and Other Webinar Calendar

May

Wed

Agricultural and wastewater pollution in U.S. waterways

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May 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Nutrient pollution from agriculture and other sources persists in many U.S. waterways, affecting both drinking water and the natural environment. SciLine’s next media briefing will examine how nitrogen and phosphorus drive water pollution with impacts varying across regions, how climate change affects nutrient runoff, and the strengths and limitations of current monitoring, treatment, and policy responses. Three experts will have short conversations with a moderator and then take questions on the record.

Panelists:

Dr. Gurpal Toor, University of Maryland
Dr. Vera Trainer, University of Washington
Dr. Sandra McLellan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Karl Eisenhower, SciLine managing editor, will moderate the briefing.

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May

Thu

Introduction to AI for Data-Driven Investigations

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May 21 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

This workshop offers a practical introduction to using AI for investigative journalism, focusing on real-world reporting applications. It covers workflows for extracting structure from text, cleaning data, identifying patterns, and checking findings with greater speed and depth, with demonstrations drawn from reporting on audit reports, public budgets, climate spending, and ad library data. It shows how investigative journalists can use AI tools to explore complex information and develop story ideas.

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Jun

Thu

Housing Journalism for Everyone

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Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Housing intersects with nearly every major story journalists cover today—from elections and education to health, climate, business, and public safety. Yet many reporters believe housing is a specialized beat or feel unprepared to cover it responsibly.

This session, led by Princeton’s Eviction Lab, is designed for journalists of all beats and experience levels. Whether you’re a breaking news reporter, investigative journalist, data reporter, audience engagement journalist, or editor, we’ll show why housing deserves your attention—and how to cover it well without necessarily becoming a full-time housing reporter.

In this panel, attendees will learn:

What’s happening nationally in housing and homelessness, including recent shifts in policy, affordability, and displacement—and how these trends connect to electoral politics and local governance.
Four to five essential data tools every journalist should know to report on housing, eviction, rent, and homelessness, with a practical introduction to accessible resources and datasets.
How to find housing stories in any community, including tips for identifying newsworthy angles beyond press releases and official statements.
Ethical sourcing practices, with guidance on interviewing tenants and unhoused people in ways that minimize harm and avoid stigma.
Examples of strong housing journalism, highlighting work that has driven accountability, influenced policy, or changed public understanding.
Attendees will leave with concrete tools, story ideas, and a clearer sense of how housing reporting can strengthen their core beat—no matter what they usually cover.

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May – June 2026 May – Jun 2026

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