Izzy Fest brings independent media to students

By Sydney Martin, Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2026

The Park Center for Independent Media brought together independent journalists and media scholars from across the country to Ithaca College’s campus for the first Izzy Fest, a two-day event focused on independent media and press freedom.

Izzy Award Ceremony held at Ithaca College to recognize independent media

By Isabel Alasio, Newsletter Editor • May 5, 2025

On April 30, the 17th annual Izzy Award Ceremony was back in person at Ithaca College after being held via Zoom for six years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

14th annual Izzy Award ceremony recognizes dissident journalism

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • April 27, 2022

The Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM) held its 14th annual Izzy Award ceremony April 26 via Zoom where independent media outlets and journalists were honored for their work.

Park Center for Independent Media announces Izzy Award recipients

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • April 6, 2021

The Park Center for Independent Media (PCIM) announced the recipients of the 13th annual Izzy Award on April 2.

Independent media virtually celebrated at 12th annual Izzy Awards

By Ryan Bieber, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

The Park Center for Independent Media held the 12th Annual Izzy Award ceremony Oct. 28. This is the first year the ceremony was held over Zoom.

New independent media director brings international perspective

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • September 23, 2018

The PCIM is a small department in the Roy H. Park School of Communications that helps students find internships in independent media, brings speakers to campus and hosts the Izzy Awards.

Independent journalists receive 10th annual Izzy Awards

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • April 25, 2018

The 10th annual Izzy Awards were held April 24 to honor the work of journalists Sharon Lerner, Lee Fang, Todd Miller and Dahr Jamail along with the retirement of Jeff Cohen, current director of the Pa

Independent journalists recognized at ninth annual Izzy Awards

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • April 13, 2017

“Independent journalism tells stories that larger and more established outlets are afraid to touch on a variety of issues,” Berman said.

Ithaca College Izzy Award recipients announced

By Grace Elletson, News Editor • March 20, 2017

The Ithaca College Park Center for Independent Media has announced the recipients of the ninth annual Izzy Award.

Izzy Awards recognize investigative independent journalism

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • April 8, 2016

The news organization InsideClimate News and journalists Jamie Kalven and Brandon Smith received awards for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Media” at the eighth annual Izzy Awards on April 6.

College Briefing: April 9

April 8, 2015

SGA releases statement about microaggressions, Campus radio stations choose station managers, and more

Sixth annual Izzy Awards celebrate independent media

By Sara Kim, Staff Writer • April 30, 2014

The Park Center for Independent Media honored four journalists for their achievements in reporting for independent media and discussed the impact of independent media on society at the sixth annual Izzy Award Ceremony on April 28 in Park Hall Auditorium.