Medill

Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is a professional school of Northwestern University, based on the Evanston campus with a significant Chicago presence. It is named for Joseph Medill, the publisher of the Chicago Tribune, whose heirs supported the program’s establishment in the early 20th century. Over the decades, Medill has expanded from a traditional journalism program to encompass contemporary media, including digital, multimedia, and integrated marketing communications, in response to evolving news and communication landscapes.

Academic programs at Medill span undergraduate and graduate studies. Undergraduates pursue a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with tracks in news, magazines, broadcast, photojournalism, and digital storytelling. Graduate offerings include Master of Science in Journalism and doctoral programs in journalism and communication, along with professional master’s programs in integrated marketing communications. The curriculum emphasizes reporting, data-driven journalism, multimedia production, ethical practice, and audience engagement, with substantial hands-on experience in newsroom settings, labs, and internships with media partners.

Research and professional initiatives at Medill include centers and programs focused on investigative reporting, data journalism, digital media, and media innovation. Notable projects, such as the Medill Justice Project, reflect the school’s emphasis on in-depth, public-interest reporting and journalistic accountability, while collaborations with industry advance new storytelling formats and distribution methods.

Medill is regarded as a leading institution for journalism education in the United States, with a legacy of training reporters and communicators who contribute to newsrooms, academia, and industry worldwide.