In the classroom
Go behind the scenes as students showcase their Medill Sports experience
Inspired by Mike Greenberg
Mike Greenberg spoke with Medill students about his career and the journalism industry. Joshua Jonah Fischman shares why he was inspired by the conversation.
Blackistone inducted into Medill Hall of Achievement
Medill Sports Media specialization student Ben Friedl talks about advice he learned from hearing Kevin Blackistone.
The making of Medill Sports Talk
Darren Zaslau goes behind-the-scenes of how he and his Medill Sports classmates created the Medill Sports Talk debate show.
Communication with Steve Shenbaum
Steve Shenbaum spoke with students about what makes effective leaders and how they strengthen those around them.
Medill Sports Talk Episode 2
In the second episode of the Medill Sports Talk show, students in the graduate journalism sports media specialization discuss the NFL Playoffs, the Australian Open and the latest news and notes from the NBA. Anchors Jake Riepma Nick Mantas Lauren Rosen Analysts Daniel...
Journalism lessons I learned from Steve Kerr
Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr spoke at Medill about social media and the importance of building meaningful relationships as a journalist.
Medill Sports Talk pilot episode
Graduate students in Medill’s Sports Media specialization discuss Eli Manning’s benching, Lonzo Ball’s struggles and the World Cup 2018 draw.
Jemele Hill and the power of a tweet
J.A. Adande discusses Jemele Hill’s controversial tweet about President Trump, the White House’s reaction and the point few people are talking about.
2017 NBA Draft Preview
Medill graduate journalism students reported live from the NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York as part of a student-created NBA Draft Preview show.
Faculty Spotlight – Candy Lee
Candy Lee teaches journalism and integrated marketing communications at Northwestern. She used to be VP of marketing at The Washington Post.
2017 NFL Draft show
Look back on the highlights and lowlights from the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft in this special Medill Sports NFL Draft broadcast.
Covering March Madness as a student
Astasia Williams looks back on her journey to Salt Lake City to cover Northwestern basketball’s historic run in the NCAA Tournament.
My quarter of adventures
Astasia Williams looks back on meeting industry leaders in New York City and covering NCAA and NBA basketball during her second quarter at Medill.
Faculty spotlight – Desiree Hanford
Meet Medill faculty member Desiree Hanford, who is the adviser for the student chapter of the Association of Women in Sports Media (AWSM).
Looking back on my first quarter at Medill
Sports journalism graduate student Astasia Williams discusses her favorite memories and assignments from her first quarter at Medill.
The life of a World Series street peddler
Two games commenced at Wrigley Field on Saturday: The Chicago Cubs vs. the Cleveland Indians and street peddlers versus potential customers.
Lessons learned from Michael Wilbon
Michael Wilbon met with Medill graduate sports journalism students to talk about his career and how he and the sports media industry have evolved.
Faculty spotlight – Melissa Isaacson
Meet adjunct lecturer Melissa Isaacson, who has covered the Olympics, Super Bowls, championship runs by Chicago’s four major sports teams, and more.
An afternoon with Mike Greenberg
Mike Greenberg recently visited campus to talk about his career path and share journalism advice with current Medill graduate students.
Students cover the World Series
The Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series title in 108 years, and Medill students were outside Wrigley Field reporting on the historic moment.
Five journalism tips from Doug Collins
Doug Collins shared stories about life coaching in the NBA, but he also offered five tips that will help students become better journalists.
Little Ricky Wade’s Chicago Series Fever
Little Ricky Wade has long had a passion for the Chicago Cubs, but this season, he turned his love into a viral theme song. Here’s his story.
Basketball through a coach’s eyes
Former NBA coach and current analyst Doug Collins talked about coaching Michael Jordan and how the game has changed in a conversation with J.A. Adande.
Lessons learned from J.A. Adande
As J.A. Adande prepares to join Medill’s faculty, we look back on some of the key messages he shared with students while serving as Homecoming Grand Marshal.
Lessons learned from Mike Greenberg
In honor of Mike Greenberg’s induction into the Medill Hall of Achievement, take a look back at the advice he shared during his 2013 visit to campus.
My experience covering the 2015 NFL Draft
Joe Musso (MSJ15) was one of more than 20 Medill Sports Media specialization students who were able to cover the 2015 NFL Draft. Musso took some time to look back on the memorable experience.
A conversation with Rachel Nichols
Rachel Nichols (BSJ95) hosted a lunchtime Q&A session with students, where she talked about her career path, building relationships and much, much more.
The J.A. Adande Lounge comes to Medill
ESPN commentator and columnist J.A. Adande stopped by Medill to talk with students about his professional career and offer his thoughts on the journalism industry.