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Lectures & Events

​​​​​​​​​As a bridge between the academic and professional world, the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence brings the latest voices in journalism to campus to share insights from the industry. The center also honors journalists and mentors each year for their contributions to the field and our students.

Through these events, lectures, panels, and workshops, the center aims to provide students and professionals with relevant skills and insights to apply in their reporting. 

Annual Integrity & Excellence Awards

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Amy Walter, political analyst and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, will be honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award from DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. Haley BeMiller, a 2014 DePaul alumna, will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award, and former professional lecturer Rick Brown will receive the Distinguished Mentor Award. Read more​. 
 

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High School J-Days
High school students journalists from across Chicagoland apply for this two-day intensive workshop designed to hone skills.
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FOIA Fellows Program
FOIA Fellows Program
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fellows program provides FOIA training for emerging student journalist and early-career journalists working at small news organizations in the Midwest.
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Off the Record
With Off the Record, local political figures join us for an on- and off-the-record discussion with journalism students and the DePaul community.
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Speakers and Political Panel Discussions
From interviews with professionals from major media outlets to CJIE alumni returning to share stories from the field, a wide array of professionals visit the center to share career insights with our students.
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