Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications

10/04/2026

Federal resources and agencies are being used to suppress free speech and punish critics. Members of Congress, universities, broadcast networks, journalists, law firms, and protestors have all been targeted based on the exercise of their speech and press freedoms.

This session will detail specific cases and the ways that courts are serving to preserve the rule of law and uphold the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Register: https://www.loebschool.org/classes-workshops-and-events-registration/p/the-current-attacks-on-our0first-amendment-freedoms

10/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2026 First Amendment Event last week. Proceeds from this annual event are used to support Loeb School programs.

Congratulations to our honorees, Eva Castillo and Howard Brodsky. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg delivered a powerful message on the necessity of protecting our freedoms to ensure an informed and free society.

View videos and photos from the event: https://www.loebschool.org/2026-first-amendment-awards

09/30/2026

With Election Day just weeks away, Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar will show attendees how to thoroughly research New Hampshire candidates for every office on the November ballot: from checking voting records to following the money behind a campaign to spotting misinformation. Whether you're a first-time voter or a longtime activist, you'll leave with practical tools to make your vote a well-informed one.

Join us for this lunchtime session: https://www.loebschool.org/classes-workshops-and-events-registration/p/vote-smarter-nh

09/27/2026

Join the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications and the New England First Amendment Coalition on 10/6 for a conversation with Federal Communications Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, who will visit New Hampshire as part of her nationwide First Amendment Tour.

Commissioner Gomez will be joined by Brendan Nyhan, Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, to discuss free speech, a free press, and the FCC's role in safeguarding First Amendment freedoms.

Register:

Join the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications and the New England First Amendment Coalition on October 6 in New Hampshire for a conversation with FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez about free speech, a free press and the FCC’s role in protecting First Amendment freedoms.

09/25/2026

Fall is here and so are new classes at the Loeb School.

👉Join us for a special event on October 6 with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez in conversation with Dartmouth Professor Brendan Nyhan as part of her nationwide First Amendment Tour.

Sign up for class:
✅Vote Smarter, NH: Learn practical ways to research candidates, follow campaign money and spot misinformation before Election Day.
✅The Current Attacks on Our First Amendment Freedoms; Attorney Greg Sullivan examines recent cases involving First Amendment freedoms and the role of the courts.
✅Exploring Literary Frontiers: A four-week online writing series with journalist and author Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett exploring personal essay, memoir, profile, review, travel writing and fiction.
✅AI Demystified: Everyday Skills and Spotting Misinformation: A four-week online series to learn what AI actually is, how to choose the right tool for the job and how to evaluate the information it produces.
✅Wrap Up That Family History! Turn family stories, photographs and memories into something you can share and treasure for years to come.

Register today:

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09/22/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our annual First Amendment Awards Event.

It was an inspiring evening celebrating the First Amendment, honoring community members Eva Castillo and Howard Brodsky, and hearing from keynote speaker Pete Buttigieg. former U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the evening possible, including our speakers, honorees, sponsors, guests, volunteers, and supporters who believe in the importance of a free press, free speech, and informed communities.

We’ll be sharing more photos, video, and highlights from the evening in the days ahead.

09/20/2026

Eva Castillo of Manchester has spent decades organizing and fighting for the principles she holds most deeply.

09/17/2026

What is the role of the Federal Communications Commission in protecting free speech and a free press?

Join the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications on Tuesday, October 6 at 8:30 a.m. for a conversation with FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, as part of her nationwide First Amendment Tour.

Gomez will discuss free speech, a free press, and the FCC’s role in safeguarding First Amendment freedoms. She’ll be joined by Professor Brendan Nyhan, of Dartmouth College.

Presented by the Loeb School in partnership with the New England First Amendment Coalition.

Register: https://www.loebschool.org/classes-workshops-and-events-registration/p/first-amendment-in-focus

08/31/2026

Tickets are still available!

Join us September 21 for our annual First Amendment Awards Event featuring keynote speaker Pete Buttigieg. We will honor Eva Castillo with the First Amendment Award and Howard Brodsky with the Quill & Ink Award.

Tickets are $25. Must be purchased in advance.
https://www.loebschool.org/classes-workshops-and-events-registration

Special thanks to The Brodsky Prize, Keynote Speaker sponsor; Eversource NH, First Amendment Award sponsor; and Bookery Manchester, Quill & Ink Award sponsor.

08/24/2026

The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, August 28.

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Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Civic Documenters training program!

Help strengthen local journalism while becoming more engaged in your community.

Hosted by the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative and the New England First Amendment Coalition, this free six-week online training prepares residents to cover local government meetings for participating New Hampshire news organizations.

✔ No journalism experience required
✔ Free training
✔ Learn from veteran journalist
✔ $50 stipend for each meeting you cover after training

Applications close August 21

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/CivDocFall26