Medill’s five-day course helps IMC students ask the right MarTech questions
Summer/Fall 2019
The immersive course in San Francisco is tailored to part-time and online students who are working professionals.
Students gain real-world experience at professional media outlets
Funded by the Google News Initiative, 22 news organizations to receive support
Faculty will help prepare students in these expanding journalism roles
He reported on the presidential campaign trail for NBC, made prizewinning documentaries for CNN and moderated "Washington Week" for PBS
The reporters are recognized for exposing European Union shadow immigration system
Scholarship will be awarded to a student this fall
Ben Holden to teach undergrads and graduate students
The honorees represent the highest levels of achievement among the school’s alumni
Story uncovers cycle of preventable deaths in Texas jails
The Scholastic Press Association of Chicago supports journalism educators in Chicago
Greenberg is a Medill alum, Hall of Achievement member
Students expand network, report and more through Medill Explores
Elizabeth Shogren will lead graduate journalism specialization
Don Schultz Award honors longtime marketing leader, ‘father of IMC’
Feldman Philanthropic Trust and Vega family help provide for enhanced student experiences
Lan Nguyen Chaplin will serve in IMC department; Larry DeGaris will run Spiegel Research Center
$2 million is available to help reporters working on stories for local and underrepresented communities
Faculty will focus on employer engagement, student support
Third annual award will support innovative work to address challenges facing media industry
Medill survey finds Covid-19 taking a mental toll
Changes Accelerating Since Social Justice Protests in 2020
About 150 News Outlets Expected to Participate in Medill Subscriber Index in First Half of 2022
The 10-week program prepares students to collaborate, address challenges and seek opportunities with real companies.
$2 million will help reporters working on stories for local and underrepresented communities
The full-tuition scholarship is from the Simmons Family Foundation
Medill Investigative Programs give graduate students options to learn critical investigation skills
Partnership with Knight Foundation fosters tremendous success for alumni programmer/journalists
Journalism, marketing and diversity and inclusion experts to connect with Medill students
Don Schultz Award honors longtime marketing leader, ‘father of IMC’
Arviso is CEO of the Navajo Times Publishing Company, Inc., publisher of Navajo Times newspaper
Marissa Martinez’s winning essay examines reporting unverified police accounts
Award from Medill, NAHJ recognizes outstanding reporting on Hispanic and Latinx communities
Fellowship supports underrepresented groups in addressing challenges facing media
Fall celebration will welcome 2020 and 2021 honorees to Evanston
VICE News and Isobel Yeung are recognized for their work covering bombings in Syria’s last rebel-controlled province.
Inaugural position aims to advance equity and inclusion at Medill
Petco chief marketing officer brings knowledge of global brand strategy, diversity and inclusion to Board
Everspring to support Medill’s Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications Professional Program
Alumni George R.R. Martin, Omar Jimenez and Andrea Valdez to share inspiration with 2021 graduates
Story chronicles the first COVID-19 hot spot in the United States
Margo Gordon died peacefully on April 1, 2021 in Seattle
Guests Jeff Eisenband and Ashley Kang kick off series showcasing journalism
The position will aid Medill’s Knight Lab in pushing journalism into new spaces
Mulholland, who passed away March 9, is credited with revamping and revitalizing Medill’s broadcast program
Nixon, a Detroit man convicted of a double murder, was ordered freed Thursday, Feb. 18
School to turn 100 years old on Feb. 8, prepares to mark occasion with year of celebrations
Second annual award will support innovative work to address challenges facing media industry
The position supports Medill’s Local News Initiative, will provide new knowledge on the state of local news
Undergraduate and graduate students benefit from new classification
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and National Public Radio have partnered to release a national survey of nonvoters Tuesday (Dec. 15) that, despite record high turnout for the November presidential election, found that most nonvoters did not cite impediments to going to the polls but instead chose not to vote due to widespread feelings of political alienation and apathy.
Four distinguished marketing and journalism leaders join the Medill Board of Advisers
Two major news industry organizations, McClatchy and Mather Economics, have signed on to the new Medill Subscriber Engagement Index, a tool designed to give local news outlets more actionable intelligence on their readers than ever before.
Tim Franklin to serve in first-of-its-kind chair as leader of school’s Local News Initiative
Students use data to report on how COVID-19 has hit nursing homes
The 10-week program pairs students with real companies, real business problems and real opportunities
Award from Medill, NAHJ recognizes outstanding reporting on Hispanic and Latinx communities
Medill High School Journalism Live gives students path to build skills, learn new techniques
Journalism, marketing experts to join ranks of Medill’s researchers and educators
Position charged with leading research on the relationship between customer engagement and purchase behavior
Fellowship provides monetary, mentoring and career benefits
Medill Investigative Lab specialization to be led by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
Edmo recognized for her contributions to Native American journalism
Gifts from alumna Linnea Phillip Ghilardi and Steve Armstrong recognize “the importance of great journalism to our ever-evolving democracy”
Grant aims to lift up underrepresented and unheard voices
Student essays explore integrity in photography and fact checking
Endowed chair holder charged with leading journalism in digital age
Ahmed is recognized for his investigation of gang murder across Latin America
Fellowship supports underrepresented groups in addressing challenges facing media
Medill to launch a comprehensive series of initiatives through Metro Media Lab
Four students to take local public service journalism around the country
Alumnae represent the highest levels of accomplishment in their fields and show power of a Medill degree
Schultz had international reputation as ‘father of IMC’
IMC Professional students can take classes online, in person or both
The ProPublica writer’s story chronicled a long history of repossession of African American-owned property in North Carolina
Databases track how the virus is affecting nursing homes and accuracy of information being shared
Journalism students will focus on covering nuclear weapons, climate change and disruptive technologies
Medill will host the Maynard 200 program at Northwestern's San Francisco campus
Martin shared his career journey with Medill students on campus this fall
Fellow’s innovative work will address challenges facing media industry
Whitaker shares statement on The Daily Northwestern's coverage of campus events
Charlotte Tsou to share words of wisdom with integrated marketing communications master’s students
Keynote speaker helps students understand the power of relationships in marketing
The award is for the development of a tool to measure subscriber engagement
Scholarship will provide monetary, mentoring and career benefits
Tour highlights history and current campus activities relating to Native Americans
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist to lead the Lab
Journalism, marketing experts to expand research, student experiences
New name--Media Innovation and Content Strategy--reflects students’ interests and career aspirations
Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) is editor of Indian Country Today
Cereijido to visit Northwestern in November
Founder and CEO of digital marketing firm brings expertise to Medill IMC students
Experiences and skills from Medill help students find, create published works
Bearak honored for his reporting from sub-Saharan Africa
Graduate student Carly Graf will cover Palestinian agriculture from the West Bank
Irene Chang’s winning essay discusses importance of factual, quality content in an era of fake news
Former Ebony editor, longtime Medill educator had served as interim dean
Brockway (BSJ21) named winner of the 2019 William R. Reed Memorial Award
Mark of Excellence awards honor collegiate journalism
Undergraduate and graduate convocation ceremonies are on June 22
Alumni Peter Alexander and Melissa Bell will address graduates and their families
Whitaker shares statement on release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
Esteemed fellowship provides substantial funding to continue Hullman’s research in journalism and computer science
Program offers connection to industry leaders, creates awareness about societal issues
Inductees have shaped journalism, public relations, marketing
The ProPublica writer’s series investigated the government’s botched crackdown on the international crime gang MS-13
New York Times writer David Barstow first to be honored four times in reporting categories
Medill IMC students see real world example of the link between data and creativity
Elissa Gray received premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the U.S.
Veteran journalist to teach classes in investigative reporting and help direct Medill Justice Project
Society for News Design honors Curtis’ teaching, work in journalism
Award recognizes Edgerly for early career success
Alexis Wainwright relied on lessons she learned at Medill to guide her through coverage of the Pittsburgh shooting
Alumnae encourage attendees to find a network of people who support and challenge them in their careers
Consumers are inclined to believe what they see, not what they read, according to Medill and Performics' Intent Lab
Foley Foundation advocates for safe return of Americans held hostage
Caggiano (MSJ83) named a 2019 "Working Mother of the Year" and will be honored in New York in February
Johnson (MSJ04) was previously the news cooperative’s news director for the western United States
Bentley (IMC99) will oversee all aspects of the company’s forthcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service
Awards up to $35,000 to be given to top students admitted to master’s program
Health policy correspondent for NPR and Medill alumna Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak (MSJ94) was elected the 112th president of the National Press Club on Dec. 7
Graduate journalism program is one of eight Medill offers
Course brings Medill expertise in sports media to people across the world
Medill IMC’s ninth TalentQ Expo brings students, professionals together
Medill alumnus Shivram Vaideeswaran will address graduates and their families at this year’s ceremony
Second year of program allows 25 students to gain knowledge for their careers
Graduate students present strategies for brands to increase in-store customer engagement
Trust in social media may be at an all-time low, but it would be a mistake to count these platforms out
Access to Health, Northwestern’s interdisciplinary health and human rights project, links Medill journalists with local partners, shedding light on global health and human rights issues
Kai-Fu Lee provided expert opinion on the future of AI to Medill IMC students and faculty
Event open to the public will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 in Chicago
Investigation conducted by 20 Northwestern students found new witness who cast doubt on the conviction
Graduate journalism students at Medill studying social justice reporting worked on an investigation that found that women in prisons are disciplined at higher rates than men
Conference gives students an insider’s perspective to help them hit the ground running in future careers
Ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m.
Students gain unique access to see how top companies lead the way in technology-driven marketplace
Sara A. Nelson brings extensive administrative and management experience to the School
AMA article by Medill IMC Associate Professor Ashlee Humphreys and Kellogg Professor Gregory Carpenter shows how companies can create value without disruptive innovation
Medill students will work closely with BGA investigators on topics surrounding the intersection of government and the environment
Jessica Hullman to teach computer science + journalism and Mi Hyun Lee to teach in integrated marketing communications
Judge’s ruling to vacate murder conviction comes after key eyewitness found by Medill Justice Project testified that Andre Gonzales didn’t commit the crime
Project will use Medill's journalism and marketing communications expertise to find new ways to bolster local news
Award-winning journalist Steven Thrasher selected as first Renberg Chair
‘The Media and the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention - Then and Now’ series will examine issues of objectivity and patriotism in a turbulent time
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) honored Natasha S. Alford (MSJ14), deputy editor and digital host at TheGrio.com
Utley (BSJ77, MSJ78) previously served as president of the company
Annual award co-curated with Medill recognizes outstanding efforts to make news coverage more accurately reflect diversity
Schultz has seen the program evolve from advertising to IMC like no one else
New scholarship helps students in need access the best journalism training
The Texas Tribune is changing the journalism landscape for the better
Fellow to help engage public in important issues around conflict reporting
Gross, currently U.K. politics correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, will take classes in business, law and international affairs at Columbia University
Undergraduate and graduate convocation ceremonies from June 23
Grove’s comments were part of Medill’s Local News Summit in partnership with three newspapers
Betsey Siska (IMC15) benefits from reputation of Medill and Northwestern
Nikki Baim’s essay discusses implications of journalist’s missteps in reporting on University of Arizona basketball “pay-for-play” scandal
Award winners Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested while reconstructing the killings of Rohingya men
Medill junior Lauren Velasco will join TODAY as a summer intern through the NBC News Group Summer Fellows Program
Student Lyndsey Armacost (BSJ18) gives an inside look at her month with NBC Winter Olympics, which served as her Journalism Residency experience
Medill alumna discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, her MSJ course “The Business of Innovation,” and how the Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization prepares students to be future media leaders
Pember is an independent journalist focusing on Native American issues
Annual award presented to student journalist who exemplifies Reed's spirit, ideals and dedication
Students in Politics and National Security specialization participate in in-depth reporting project
Students have opportunity to share films, receive feedback from professionals
Writer of magazine article on U.S. Coast Guard detentions to visit Medill May 17
Panel event on May 17 will feature six of the recipients
Five-day course teaches students how innovation can happen in legacy, global organizations
Conference looks at how technology can improve the consumer shopping experience
Clerihue now responsible for financial, executive, public policy, corporate responsibility and global communications
University expertise to help develop new approaches to local news in U.S.
Northwestern alumnus Justin Skala talks about ability to maintain strong brands worldwide
Medill alumnae Sheinelle Jones and Rachel Nichols will address students at this year’s ceremonies
Alums have been selected to participate in this widely recognized and respected international exchange program on four different continents
Julia Jacobs (BSJ18) will study in the interdisciplinary master's program at Peking University in China
Event highlights how IMC creates connections that benefit alums in the careers
Award to recognize Latinx and Hispanic audio and video journalists
David Schroeder (IMC17) now uses data-driven approach to help increase web traffic performance in job at CallRail
Journalism graduate students to gain real-world experience with market assessment, audience strategy and content distribution
“Fake news” and misinformation may be to blame for consumers minimizing the importance of the internet as a source of credible information
Chen will bring her experience from CBS News, CNN and Al Jazeera America to lead strategy and programs for Medill in D.C.
“Best presentation” award recognizes their research on TV advertising using big data
CMO of Blaze Pizza Shivram Vaideeswaran leads marketing for growing, nationwide brand
Northwestern alums create a media platform with the goal of shifting the narrative about black people in Chicago
Tyler Pager (BSJ17) will travel with Nicholas Kristof and write stories for The New York Times’ website
Three IMC students studied for 15 weeks at Sciences Po and benefitted from seeing the world and people in a new way
Global Brand Communication class allows students to visit marketing professionals, iconic brands
Medill IMC students bring together industry leaders, new research for evening of learning
Student led-publication, released Nov. 8, features articles from industry experts
Event held at Medill Chicago gives students an inside look at marketing inside this iconic fast food company
Annual award honors outstanding public interest magazine journalism
Brown will speak about her new book, "The Vanity Fair Diaries"
Alumnae panel addresses leaks, tweets and attacks on the media
New faculty member will be one of the first hires under Northwestern’s CS+X initiative, which seeks the “transformational integration of computer science with other fields”
IMC student Dan Rice connects American heroes with corporate leaders using military lessons
Medill students get an insiders' look at the rapidly changing health care industry and how to cover it
The Medill alumnae will talk on Nov. 7 about covering Washington since Trump's election
Medill alumnus John Eligon of The New York Times interviewed Noah about race and identity
Expo on November 16 to feature keynote speaker Tom Doctoroff, senior partner at Prophet and Northwestern alumnus
Correspondent Hannah Dreier, who was awarded the 2016 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism for her reporting in Venezuela, will speak on Sept. 22.
Click above for links to watch the 2017 Medill graduate ceremonies live via webcast on Saturday, June 17
Ben Hwang, Zaayer Merchant and Isabel Ngan won top honors at the 2017 Collegiate EFFIE Awards for their IMC plan for corporate sponsor Pace Foods, a division of Campbell’s.
Two accomplished Medill alumni, Kelly McEvers and Paul Cuadros, will address graduates and their families at Medill’s convocation ceremonies on Saturday, June 17
Dreier awarded the medal for her coverage of the recurring turmoil in Venezuela
Rachelle Hampton (BSJ17) will receive the $4,000 prize for this annual competition that honors a Medill student’s analysis of propaganda or distortion of the truth in journalism
Award-winning documentary From Damascus to Chicago will air on the June 26 season premiere of POV on PBS
Jingnan Huo received a first-place award of $10,000 and Shen Lu received a second-place award of $7,000
New research from Spiegel Research Center shows how paid and owned media affect brand success differently
A public celebration will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 4 p.m. in the McCormick Foundation Center
Tim Franklin to focus on partnerships across Medill's multiple sites
The Ida B. Wells Award is given to any individual who has increased the hiring, promotion and/or news coverage of underrepresented groups.
Three graduate students received $5,000 scholarships from the White House Correspondents’ Association
Bauer and Mother Jones Editor Clara Jeffery (MSJ93) to speak about reporting “My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard” on Friday, May 19
Recipients to visit campus for panel discussion May 18
Freedman’s gift will support social justice reporting initiatives at Medill
Twenty IMC graduate students spent five weeks studying brand communication in a global context
Karen DeCrow, a graduate of Medill in 1959, was a trailblazer in the field of feminism
Since 2009, NABJ has awarded $470,196 in scholarships.
Free and open to the public
Medill students’ investigation into cyber security published by U.S. News and World Report
J.A. Adande will join the Medill School starting in September as director of the new sports journalism program and as a faculty member. While in this new role, Adande will continue to contribute to various ESPN platforms.
Marshall, a member of Medill’s Hall of Achievement, is the creator and producer of numerous television shows including “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” “The Odd Couple” and “Mork and Mindy.”
Martin, who wrote the best-selling book series adapted into HBO's "Game of Thrones," will be awarded Medill's Hall of Achievement alumni award.
Snierson (BSJ93, MSJ94) shared stories from his long career as an entertainment writer.
The group of 24 students visited the National Institutes of Health, the UnitedHealth Group innovation center.
Smooch Reynolds of DHR International, the fifth largest executive search firm in the world, came to talk with IMC graduate students about her career, networking and optimizing opportunities.
Lecturer Ceci Rodgers collaborated with the executive director of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers to set up a student newsroom, giving Medill students an opportunity to showcase multimedia reporting skills and network with top professionals.
Medill graduate students will report on preparedness for the next global pandemic in the aftermath of the Ebola virus.
Investigation sheds new light on $2.3 billion U.S. mine clearance and victim assistance effort.
Summer/Fall 2019
The immersive course in San Francisco is tailored to part-time and online students who are working professionals.
Summer/Fall 2020
For all journalists, 2020 was a wild ride. This especially rings true for journalists working at theGrio, a news outlet dedicated to covering and serving Black Americans. Several Medill alumni hold positions on theGrio’s leadership team, and in the chaos of 2020, they feel theGrio’s mission was as crucial as ever.
Summer/Fall 2020
We spoke with Mike about his time at Northwestern, how he went from Medill student and Daily Northwestern writer to entrepreneur, and he and his wife's decision to create a scholarship to help Medill graduate students.