Events
In addition to events we personally host, such as our annual Barlett and Steele Award ceremony, this page may also show events hosted by other organizations, including SABEW and the Cronkite School, that we believe may be relevant for business journalists and journalism students. Be sure to check back often for new upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
September 15, 2026
Private equity, public health: Finding the balance
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This is a free webinar, but you must register to receive the Zoom link. The link will be sent to all registrants the week of the event.
Webinar
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Price: Free
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Bridging the divide between the economy and consumer sentiment: Reporters share their experiences covering retail
With a threat of tariffs on the horizon, business journalists covering the retail beat are on the lookout for the likely impact on everything from prices to consumer sentiment to global trade. The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) hosted a webinar on Dec. 12 to highlight these

2024 Barlett & Steele Award winners share the guiding force behind their investigations: People.
Winners of the 18th annual Barlett and Steele Awards were celebrated at a Phoenix ceremony on Nov. 20, with James B. Steele – one of the duo for whom the awards are named – praising the winners’ focus on vulnerable populations. “There’s a theme that kind of runs through all

Diversity in newsrooms: Reflections from business journalism professionals
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics tells reporters to “Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.” But following this practice is easier said than done, and despite the existing progress toward justice and diversity

Reporter’s Notebook: Reynolds Center graduate assistants attend SABEW training in New York
Kelechukwu Iruoma and Sahara Sajjadiankhah are both graduate assistants at the Reynolds Center for the 2023-24 academic year while completing their MA in Mass Communication at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. They were both offered the opportunity to attend a workshop for business journalists

Barlett & Steele 2023 Award winners share their investigative secrets
Investigative reporters who emerged winners of the 17th annual Barlett and Steele Awards were recognized for their excellence in business journalism at an awards ceremony on Nov. 1, hosted by the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Speaking during

Negotiating your first salary can be daunting. Here’s how you can get your salary to accurately reflect your value.
Negotiating your first salary can be tricky if you don’t know what moves to make. There is an understated importance in negotiating your first salary, as snagging a salary that reflects your value will set a foundation for future jobs — and salaries. Studies have shown that recent graduates who