Robert R. McCormick Foundation

McCormick Foundation donates $2.4 million to Medill local news program

September 27, 2022

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has granted $2.4 million to support and strengthen local news outlets through the Medill Local News Accelerator program, Northwestern announced Tuesday. The donation...

Medill receives $1 million grant from McCormick Foundation to support local news

July 22, 2020

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications received a $1 million grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation to support local journalism. This money will be used to...

Medill Watchdog to end amid lack of funding

December 18, 2014

The investigative journalism initiative Medill Watchdog will cease operations indefinitely following financial issues. Watchdog director Rick Tulsky said he will not hire any Winter Quarter interns this...

Northwestern hosts first campus-wide TEDx conference

April 12, 2014

Northwestern hosted its first full-day TEDx conference Saturday with speeches from students, professors and alumni, performances from several student groups and featured Ted Talk videos. The sold-out...

Northwestern set to unveil $3.75 billion capital campaign

March 14, 2014

Northwestern will launch Friday a multi-billion dollar campaign to support initiatives across the University, from research, renovated facilities and scholarships to global efforts. NU has already raised...

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