Park Center for Independent Media

07/02/2026

Meet the interns!
PCIM sponsors a summer internship program aimed at giving Ithaca College students the opportunity to work at some of the best independent media institutions and advocacy nonprofits in the nation. Participating students are awarded financial stipends of up to $3,200. Typically, 8-12 students are awarded each summer. Learn more at parkindymedia.org/sponsored-internships
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Ithaca College
Ithaca College Society of Professional Journalists
Project Censored

06/25/2026

On April 22, 2026, PCIM honored winners news outlet Texas Observer; journalists Gwynne Hogan and Haidee Chu, writing for The City; and filmmaker Abby Martin and Empire Files for the documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy. Ceremony and talks are available to watch on parkindymedia.org and youtube/. Video and editing by Park Productions.
Texas Observer
The City Reporter
Abby Martin
Project Censored
Ithaca College
Roy H. Park School of Communications

06/08/2026

Check out PCIM's Spring 2026 Newsletter for news, updates and media literacy resources!

Newsletter includes highlights from the spring semester including the 18th Annual Izzy Award, guest speakers and student work.

05/05/2026

We can still hear the applause from the Izzy Award ceremony last month! Congratulations to Abby Martin, The City, and The Texas Observer for such dedicated and cause-focused work. And thank you to all our judges, supporters, and attendees for lifting up independent media — for new and storied audiences alike!

04/16/2026

Just a few days away!

Can’t wait.

04/16/2026

Happy open house season! Has been great to meet so many new folks (across a range of disciplines) and share the Park Center for Independent Media work!

04/10/2026

Had a great time meeting new people and presenting at the Whalen Research Symposium earlier this week! Thank you for having us, Ithaca College.

04/07/2026

Must watches and must reads! With the support of the Ithaca College Department of Education and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), be sure to check these pieces out that highlight the voices and lived experiences of people with disabilities.

03/29/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the work of Texas Observer, The Empire Files, and THE CITY NY!

03/26/2026

The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is coming up...and here at the Park Center for Independent Media, we are ready! Check out the exciting festival events we are hosting.