journalism
BTN LiveBIG: Northwestern grads deliver hope on two wheels to African schoolgirls
BTN LiveBIG: Northwestern grads deliver hope on two wheels to African schoolgirls
One thing that characterizes great journalists is the ability to get to the bottom of a problem. And for two former Northwestern University journalism students, their ability to do that led to more than just a great story. It prompted them to create a philanthropic organization that?s changing lives in one of the poorest countries […]
BTN LiveBIG: MSU program helps Detroit high schoolers 'find their voice'
BTN LiveBIG: MSU program helps Detroit high schoolers 'find their voice'
Most aspiring journalists cut their teeth reporting small-time stories at their high school papers. Typical headlines may include things like ?Exposed! What?s Really in the Cafeteria Meatloaf? or ?New Student Body Prez Wins Campaign on Pledge to Add Parking Spaces to School Lot.? But a program from Michigan State University and partner Crain Communications Inc. […]
BTN LiveBIG: For Northwestern grad, all roads lead to home
BTN LiveBIG: For Northwestern grad, all roads lead to home
Inspired by their experiences in college and elsewhere, these Pathfinders are passing by the typical, well-trod career paths and blazing their own trails. We?ll explore the unconventional approaches these Big Ten alums and faculty are taking to work. Deontae Moore didn?t necessarily set out to become a leader and an example for others to follow. […]
BTN LiveBIG: Indiana senior wins national journalism competition
BTN LiveBIG: Indiana senior wins national journalism competition
Indiana senior Samantha Schmidt brought home a big victory for the Hoosiers this summer when she won the national writing championship at the 2015 Hearst Journalism Awards in June. And with five of the eight finalists in the writing category, the IU Media School had a great overall showing in the competition. Through her work […]
BTN LiveBIG: Marine Vet and Penn State Grad Embarks on Journalism Career
BTN LiveBIG: Marine Vet and Penn State Grad Embarks on Journalism Career
Students at Big Ten universities aren?t waiting until they get out into the ?real world? to make a difference. Find out how they?re working together to create positive, meaningful change in this BTN LiveBIG series: the Student Section. Nov. 7, 2009. A familiar scene: A group of guys watching the Penn State/Ohio State football game. […]
BTN LiveBIG: Innovations at Northwestern’s Knight Lab help spread the news
BTN LiveBIG: Innovations at Northwestern’s Knight Lab help spread the news
Claims regarding the impending demise of newspapers aren?t taken lightly at Northwestern University, a school known for having one of the country?s top journalism programs. Students and faculty at NU are developing creative solutions that will revolutionize the ways we consume the news. One of the best examples of their commitment to journalism?s future is […]
