In a World Moved by Stories
Yours Begins Here
The Power of a Medill Education
As the media industry experiences unprecedented change, Medill leads the way. We are training a new generation of multimedia journalists and integrated marketing communications professionals who are finding new ways to understand audiences and not only thriving in this exciting new landscape but also helping to shape it.
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"I often think of Medill as the place I found myself as a writer. My time there was so special, the teachers so committed, and many of my best friends 20 years later are the writers I met when I was at Medill."Gillian Flynn (MSJ97)
Author ,"Gone Girl," "Dark Places" and "Sharp Objects"
Our Alumni
Medill alumni represent the highest levels of accomplishment in journalism and marketing communications. By attending Medill, you join this network of powerful professionals working all over the world. This tight-knit group loves to help their fellow Medillians and Wildcats by serving as mentors and connections for future job opportunities.
A global presence
Medill is more than a specific location or singular experience. We have programs in Evanston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Medill faculty and students are also an important part of the Northwestern University program in Qatar.
Medill Across the Globe
In addition to our campuses in the U.S. and Qatar, our faculty lead classes to Asia, Europe, Africa, South and Central America. Where will you go? Explore our global offerings in our IMC and Journalism programs.
"Medill prepared me in every way to be a 21st century marketer. It gave me the perfect mix of traditional marketing tools and skills combined with new tools and thought processes to excel in consumer marketing."Todd Smith (IMC05)
CMO, Partner and Founder ,Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, CoreLife Eatery and Kitchen824
Research Centers and Institutes
Innovation Through Application
Medill is home to several research centers and institutes that produce cutting-edge research, develop new media products and greatly expand our knowledge of journalism and integrated marketing communications.
Knight Lab
Knight Lab is a community of designers, developers, students and educators who work on experiments designed to push journalism into new spaces. It's best known for its innovative suite of open-source and adaptable tools for media makers.
Spiegel Research Center
Spiegel Research Center conducts evidence-based, data-driven analyses to prove the relationship between customer engagement and purchase behavior. Its research has included proving the financial impact of consumer behavior in social media, mobile devices, customer reviews and more.
Featured News
New York Times Reporter Azam Ahmed awarded the 2019 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage
Sherrell Dorsey, founder of digital news platform covering the Black innovation economy, awarded inaugural Medill Garage Media Entrepreneur Fellowship
