It's International Love Data Week and Director of Data Journalism @nwjill.bsky.social is speaking on a panel this Wed. to discuss careers in data. Leaders across @bigtenacademic.bsky.social will share insights into career pathways, skills and emerging trends: spr.ly/63324hOD9j

Even after judges grant record-clearing petitions, Illinois residents say delays in updating their records stand in the way of a fresh start. Written by @medillschool.bsky.social student Kaitlin Bender-Thomas ➡️ https://loom.ly/mxOinMk

Local journalism matters—and we’re investing in it. CJS has named its 2026 Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) awardees, committing nearly $450,000 to support 45 alumni from CJS and @medillschool.bsky.social working in local newsrooms across the country: journalism.columbia.edu/news/2026-lr...

Four @medillschool.bsky.social #documentaries from my classes will premiere at the Academy Award-qualifying American #Documentary Film Festival in March. So proud of these first-time filmmakers! You can watch in person in #PalmSprings March 25th-29th: amdocfilmfest.com

The state is continuing a push to bolster Illinois’ advanced manufacturing workforce, but the sector is facing a range of challenges. @medillschool.bsky.social student Reece Dower reports ➡️ https://loom.ly/A2iYPuc

Happy Black History Month! Medill honors the accomplishments and legacy of our Black students, faculty and alumni who make a difference in our community. 💜

Due to changes in federal tax policy, some student loan forgiveness may now be taxable. Sam Freeman @medillschool.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/yqkeHTg

Today, @knightlab.northwestern.edu and FT Strategies just launched Next Gen News 2 — a deeper look at how next gen news consumers discover, engage with, and shape the news ecosystem. 👉 Dive into their research & insights: spr.ly/63328hDzxY

These MSJ sports journalism students reported from courtside as they covered recent Chicago Bulls games versus the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers. 🏀

Illinois has one of its worst flu seasons in recent years as the CDC classifies the flu rate as “very high.” Olivia Ardito, Medill Illinois News Bureau, reports. @medillschool.bsky.social student, Olivia Ardito reports ➡️ https://loom.ly/bdoZ7qU

Medill Professor Edward Malthouse's research looks at using AI to personalize news recommendations and detect fake news articles. "There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and it’s hard to stay ahead of it," Malthouse said. Learn more here: spr.ly/63321h6nSU

What an incredible night! Thank you to all who braved arctic temperatures to see award winning #documentaries created in my Documenting #Carceral Injustice Program at the @medillschool.bsky.social and hear stories of #wrongfulconviction in Illinois.

Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in series of resolutions. @medillschool.bsky.social students Georgia Epiphaniou & Erika Tulfo ➡️ https://loom.ly/2vawwpo

🗣️ Attention Medill alumni: We are seeking volunteer mentors for our Magazine MSJ students! Interested? Complete this survey by January 26: spr.ly/63324CfuU0

🎬 Join Medill for a special event on January 23 that includes screenings of four award-winning documentaries created in Professor @brenthuffman.bsky.social's Carceral Injustice class. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

📝 The Medill Alumni Magazine's inaugural digital issue has dropped! For immersive stories about Medill and our inspiring alumni, click here: spr.ly/63328CI7Os

Join us for a Medill alumni-exclusive reception before a special presentation of "Sanctuary Stories." This “living documentary” is a unique and unprecedented adventure in multimedia storytelling that brings journalism to life. Sign up here: spr.ly/63329CxeKf

During her debut as co-host of the fourth hour of @todayshow.com, Sheinelle Jones (BSJ00) was surprised by Medill students who are following in her footsteps. 💜 Watch the sweet moment here: spr.ly/63327CaRlL

Please join us for this very special event including an incredible panel and the screening of several award winning short documentaries from my Documenting #Carceral Injustice class @medillschool.bsky.social: bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.northw...

Reminder: Applications are open for the John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism. Single stories or series work should shed light on the causes, consequences and remedies of problems in American society. 📝 Learn more and submit applications here: spr.ly/60447exyy

Don't miss your chance to apply for the 2026 George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop! 📚 Apply by January 12: spr.ly/63322CqHAn

Deborah Douglas (debofficially.bsky.social) of @medillschool.bsky.social on the reporting we need now: "It’s about breaking that fourth wall and getting out of the screen, out of the newsrooms, into the community to create news as an experience." Read the Q&A: ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2026/01/08/r...

Learn from George R.R. Martin & award-winning instructors at @medillschool.bsky.social's 2026 Writing Workshop. Fully funded, 8 days of fiction craft & mentorship. Apply by Jan 12:

Learn from George R.R. Martin & award-winning instructors at @medillschool.bsky.social's 2026 Writing Workshop. Fully funded, 8 days of fiction craft & mentorship. Apply by Jan 12:

Wishing our students, alumni and families a Happy New Year! Here's to making more memories at Medill in 2026. 💜🎉

Congratulations to Medill alumni Lauren Huttner (BSJ24) and Rachel Orbach (BSJ21) for being named to the @forbes.com ‘30 Under 30’ 2026 list! 🎉Read about their accomplishments here: spr.ly/63324CuiQj

The Medill Solutions Journalism Hub has released a comprehensive Rapid Response Kit designed to help newsrooms deliver response-driven coverage during community crises. Learn more here: spr.ly/63323CrqSc

Join us at the @medillschool.bsky.social School of #Journalism for this special event FRAMING INNOCENCE: STORYTELLING AND WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. The event includes screenings of four award-winning documentaries created in my Documenting #Carceral Injustice class from Stateville/Sheridan #prisons.

Medill is announcing our partnership with the Media Transformation Challenge to launch MTC @ Medill. Starting 2026, Fellows will join us in Chicago, one of the nation’s most fascinating local media ecosystems. Learn more: spr.ly/63328CuiIs

Really honored to be one of the judges selecting 2026's George R.R. Martin Summer intensive Workshop fellowship, at @medillschool.bsky.social! Details are here if you want to apply! @cheryltan88.bsky.social www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/ap...

Beginning in 2026, Medill, in partnership with @columbiajournalism.bsky.social, will offer its graduate journalism alumni assistance with loan repayment if they work for a U.S. local news organization. Click here to learn more: spr.ly/63322CKJIQ

Medill Local News Initiative + @medillschool.bsky.social are thrilled to join forces with the Media Transformation Challenge to launch MTC @ Medill — a community helping media leaders achieve measurable results and lasting transformation. vimeo.com/1054167772?f...

Proud professor moment! Congrats to @medillschool.bsky.social #documentary alum Emily Orr (Producer) for winning Best Documentary Series at the @documentary.org Awards! The series was also nominated for Best Series by the @filmindependent.org #Spirit Awards.

A big thank you to the extraordinarily talented @ankitakumar.bsky.social for speaking to my @medillschool.bsky.social class about her award-winning documentary "Far from Home". You can catch the film in #WashingtonDC next on 12/3 @pulitzercenter.org: pulitzercenter.org/event/far-ho...

Medill is announcing a grant program that will provide two MSJ students in the Health, Environment and Science specialization with fellowships and give up to 10 additional students each year funding for reporting projects about scientific/health research: spr.ly/633217oYAH

Learn from George R.R. Martin & award-winning instructors at @medillschool.bsky.social's 2026 Writing Workshop. Fully funded, 8 days of fiction craft & mentorship. Apply by Jan 12:

Please join us #WashingtonDC! 'Far From Home' Oscar Consideration Screening #Afghanistan #India #refugees pulitzercenter.org/event/far-ho...

Nick Scarpino (IMC11), CEO of Giordano’s, will address IMC graduates and their families at this year’s convocation ceremony. Scarpino leads the chain of 60 restaurants in nine states. Read more: spr.ly/633267iYzs

Started as a bike blog. Became a local newsroom. Jonathan Maus talks with Medill about BikePortland’s 20-year ride. localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/sta...

Newsletters are having a moment. With Facebook referrals down 50% this year and AI search cutting into traffic, outlets like the San Antonio Express-News are leaning on direct-to-inbox updates and seeing immediate payoff. localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2025/1...

Applications are open for the John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism. Single stories or series work should shed light on the causes, consequences and remedies of problems in American society. Learn more here: spr.ly/633257exyJ

Learn from George R.R. Martin & award-winning instructors at @medillschool.bsky.social's 2026 Writing Workshop. Fully funded, 8 days of fiction craft & mentorship. Apply by Jan 12:

📌 Inscrições abertas para a 3ª edição do Workshop Intensivo de Escrita de Verão George RR Martin, na @medillschool.bsky.social. Dez jornalistas em meio de carreira participarão de um programa totalmente pago e com autores premiados. 🗓️ Prazo: 12 de janeiro Mais:

Congrats to @localnewsini.bsky.social for being named one of the winners of the prestigious Chicago Innovation Award! The annual award is the region’s foremost recognition of the most innovative new products or services brought to market. Read more: spr.ly/633217ZhbT

Please join us! This Thursday in #Evanston

Applications are open for the 3rd annual George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at @medillschool.bsky.social! 10 mid-career journalists will join an 8-day, fully funded program with award-winning authors in Evanston, IL. Apply by Jan 12:

Congrats to Peter Alexander (BSJ98) of @nbcnews.com for receiving a 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for his story, "Holding the Powerful Accountable." 🎉 Judges commended his commitment to the truth and praised his fearless reporting at the White House: spr.ly/633237paNb

Three competing newsrooms. One thriving local news ecosystem. Baltimore’s vibrant local media landscape stands out as the rest of the country faces newsroom cuts. By Paul Farhi: localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2025/1...

Big congrats to my students Esther Lim and Jankhna Sura for winning Best Documentary at the #Chicago Mulit-Cultural Film Festival for their film "Jeffery, Come Home" created in my Documenting #Carceral Injustice class @medillschool.bsky.social

How do journalists turn research into stories that shape policy and public understanding? Join @medillschool.bsky.social and IPR experts Louise Kiernan, @natalieymoore.bsky.social, and Charles Whitaker for a discussion on bridging journalism and social science. spr.ly/633267O6lG