NEWSWELL at Arizona State University

About

NEWSWELL is a nonprofit organization based at Arizona State University, dedicated to supporting and transforming local news outlets. Incorporated in March 2024, it operates within the ASU Media Enterprise, which encompasses various media entities focused on the future of journalism. NEWSWELL's mission is to build sustainable, community-focused local journalism by providing a network of nonprofit newsrooms guided by local journalists and community advisory boards. The organization offers a wraparound service model that includes comprehensive shared services such as finance, IT, and legal support, along with business planning and audience engagement strategies. NEWSWELL also emphasizes professional training and capacity-building for local newsrooms, helping them focus on journalism while benefiting from centralized operational support. Additionally, NEWSWELL collaborates with ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism to create real-world learning opportunities and engage in research on issues like disinformation and technology in journalism.