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2026

A woman smiles in front of a purple background with white text announcing her win of the AAJA-Medill Innovator Award. Logos for Northwestern Medill and AAJA are shown.

Journalism

07.01.2026

Audience Engagement Reporter Katrina Pham wins AAJA-Medill Innovator Award

Announcement of Medill's new Military Reporting Project alongside soldiers walking in formation.

Journalism

06.03.2026

Medill Launches New Military Reporting Project

Portrait of a woman with brown hair and a black top, alongside text: "2026 Don Schultz Award Recipient." The background features decorative gold and purple stars, with Northwestern Medill branding.

Award and Recognition, IMC

05.11.2026

Consello’s Wendy Clark to receive Medill’s Don Schultz Award

A smiling person in a pink patterned shirt holds a sign reading "Northwestern Medill 2026 Graduation Speaker" with a cartoon mascot, set against a purple-toned university building background.

Our People, Journalism

05.11.2026

Julie Pace of The Associated Press to address Medill 2026 Convocation

"Medill Books" pilot project announced. Features logos of Medill and Agate with a smiling woman sitting on staircase, against a book-themed border.

Our People

05.11.2026

Agate Publishing and Medill announce inaugural “Medill Books” pilot project for publication in 2027

A woman with a ponytail sits on a couch watching TV, holding a remote. Below, logos of AP, NORC, Northwestern Medill, and Philip Merrill College of Journalism are displayed.

Journalism, Research

04.29.2026

The Evolving News Landscape: Comparing Media Habits and Trust Between Teens and Adults

Text on the left reads, "Medill joins The Media Insight Project to advance research on news, media, and democracy." Right shows a brick building entrance. Logos of associated organizations are below the text.

Journalism, Research

04.14.2026

Media Insight Project Expands With New Partners

Skyline of Chicago at dusk with glowing city lights. Text overlay reads, "20 Collegiate Educators Nationwide Selected for the Medill Solutions Journalism Educators Academy."

Award and Recognition, Journalism

04.14.2026

The Future of Transformative Journalism Starts at the Medill Solutions Journalism Educators Academy

Smiling young woman with long hair, wearing a black top, on a blurred background. Text reads: '2026 Howell Essay Contest Winner, Northwestern Medill.'

Award and Recognition, Journalism

04.14.2026

Medill sophomore wins 2026 Howell Essay Contest

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Award and Recognition, Journalism

04.08.2026

CalMatters reporter honored for investigation into criminal justice system

Our People, Award and Recognition, IMC, Journalism

04.06.2026

10 alumni join Medill Hall of Achievement

A purple book graphic announces the 2026 George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop Fellows by Northwestern Medill. Portraits of the fellows are displayed alongside, each framed with distinct color accents, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and creative expressions.

Award and Recognition, Journalism

04.02.2026

Medill accepts 10 Fellows into George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop

2026 Cecilia Vaisman Award Winner. Woman with glasses and headphones at a microphone. Background features sound equipment on a purple backdrop.

Award and Recognition, Journalism

04.01.2026

Adriana Cardona-Maguigad Celebrated with 2026 Cecilia Vaisman Award for Multimedia Reporting

Alt text: "Announcement of the first Journalism Ver Steeg Fellowship examining U.S. teenagers' news consumption. Stephanie Edgerly, Associate Dean of Research, featured with a circular photo. A teenager is shown using a smartphone, wearing casual clothes. The tone is informative and academic."

Journalism, Research

01.29.2026

First journalism Ver Steeg fellow examines news consumption in U.S. teenagers

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Journalism, Research

01.29.2026

Consumers as Editors: NGN2 Points Toward Audience-Defined News

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IMC, Research

01.26.2026

Medill professor using data to tackle misinformation

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Events, Journalism

01.23.2026

Medill School of Journalism & Dance Data Project® to co-sponsor free, one day interactive workshop on use of data in arts journalism