Academics
Program Overview
Cherubs by the numbers
Cherubs gathered statistics from the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute class of 2015.
The history of the Medill cherub program
Learn about the program’s past, and see where some key alumni are now.
Breaking down the components of storytelling
Cherubs learn the different elements of writing, reporting and producing multimedia
Learning
International students talk cherub life
Students came to the Medill cherubs program from Turkey, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Paraguay and Canada
Cherubs participate in Sunday clubs
Weekends mean time to work on new and nuanced skills in audio, video and blogging
Cherubs get posting on Twitter and Instagram
Workshops and lectures talk news reporting and gathering via social media
Speakers and authors visit cherubs
The written word and printed image come alive through special guests
Technology transforms summer journalism program
As technology has developed through the years, so have the cherubs.
Cherubs dive into sports journalism
Cherubs get a taste of sports journalism through speakers and workshops
Program tailors workshops to cherubs’ interests
Individual classes offer opportunity to explore new concepts
Are you smarter than a cherub?
Like all good journalists, cherubs have to keep up with both national and international news
Cherubs adjust their moral compass in ethics lab
In-class discussions prepare cherubs for tough decision-making
Reporting & Editing
The challenge of broadcast
Cherubs write scripts, produce and go on-air in a series of broadcast labs
Helpful hints from instructors
Cherubs talk about what happens during individual conferences and show off the feedback they receive on stories