Nineteen Medill graduate students and four alums, all part of the school’s National Security Journalism Specialization Program, embedded at the National War College for two days in early November, attending lectures and seminars with senior military and government officials who both inspired and challenged the students. Continue reading
Tribe is spending her fifth-quarter Global Residency reporting for “The Cambodia Daily.” Continue reading
The parents of slain American journalist James Foley said Friday the apparent death of his Islamce State executioner, nicknamed Jihadi John, doesn’t offset their frustration at inadequate U.S. effort to find Foley before he was killed.
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The National War College in Washington hosted Medill National Security Journalism students to observe and participate in how top military and government officials learn how to develop strategic approaches to national security problems. Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Running the Marine Corps Marathon was not only about covering 26.2 miles or eating endless amounts of carbs, it was about honoring those who have died in battle, like Maj. Megan McClung. Maj. Marcus Byrne of the United … Continue reading
Air Force contracts awarded after competitive bidding havd dropped by one third, while the other services didn’t experience the problem. And there seems to be no reason for the decline. Continue reading
WASHINGTON – The increasing dangers to journalists covering the Syrian civil war and other stories in areas where the Islamic State operates has driven many to cover the conflicts from outside the country, leaving the rest of the world less … Continue reading
Veterans still face a tough time with post-military life, especially when interacting with other civilians. But a number of groups are working to help veterans transition out of the military. Continue reading
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the president’s decision to keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is going to allow the U.S. to “finish what we started.” Continue reading
Russia’s abrupt intervention in Syria has shaken America’s influence in the region. Experts and analysts weigh in on how the U.S. strategy eroded the nation’s power in the region and helped give rise to Russia. Continue reading
Medill/GlobalPost investigation sheds new light on $3.2 billion U.S. mine clearance and victim assistance effort.
Medill/USA TODAY investigation of U.S. international food aid programs finds significant, entrenched problems
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→ Continue to the story.EVANSTON, Ill. — The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has renewed a $1 million grant to fund the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative at Northwestern University over the next two years.
The NSJ program provides journalists-in-training and working journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately, completely and with context on events and issues related to defense, security and civil liberties. The initiative began in January, 2009 with an initial three-year, $1.3 million McCormick Foundation grant. The grant was also renewed for $1 million over two years in 2011.
