Boston University Summer Journalism Academy

07/02/2024

📣 Budding journalists, it's time to spread the word! What is happening in your corner of the world?

This July, take part in our Journalism Competition for the chance to share your local news with the world and win cash prizes! In just 400-1000 words, write an article about something taking place within your own country, city, or town.

Perhaps you could discuss protests about a national issue, or report on the recent success of a local resident. However large or small the story, we want to be fully immersed in the news of your home. 🔎

Final submissions are due July 22nd! The competition is free and open to all writers ages 13-19 across the world. Find more details and enter at https://writetheworld.org/ #/competitions. 🌎

03/25/2024

Have you applied to our 2024 Summer Journalism Academy? We still have some slots available for our on-campus and learn-from-home (virtual) programs.

Apply before it is too late!

Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University: Where high school students learn journalism skills and get a jump on the college experience.

10/13/2023

Guess who is coming to Boston in a couple of weeks?

There's still time to register. https://fall.journalismconvention.org/

09/03/2023

New at the BU Summer Journalism Academy (BUSJ) this year, a pilot partnership allowed high school participants to pitch, report,…

07/27/2023

ICYMI:

Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne will resign next month over the questionable handling of flawed scientific research. The investigation began last year after the campus newspaper “The Stanford Daily” investigated claims of research misconduct in past academic papers. Geoff Benn...

10/25/2022

Are you getting a headstart in researching pre-college summer programs for 2023? Are you a high school student between 14 to 18 years old looking for more information about how our BU Summer Journalism Academy fits into your writing/communication/photography career goals?

You've come to the right place. We are currently updating our website and application to provide you all the information you need to make that decision. Information about our summer program will be available in December/early January. Stay tuned!

10/21/2022

Next Friday, College of Communication, Boston University will host its first Black Media Symposium. To view event details and register for this event, visit https://bit.ly/BlackMediaSymposium_COM.

08/24/2022

"Despite all of the challenges that student journalists face, young reporters have shown a commitment to unearthing the truth on campus and uncovering stories from further afield. Facing these issues head-on also allows journalists to enter the industry with knowledge of the obstacles that often arise in professional newsrooms."

Student investigative reporters face various obstacles, including low pay, legal threats, funding issues, and even the risk of physical harm.

07/19/2022

📣 Calling all photojournalists between 8 and 18 years old. Kidizenship is asking you to submit a photo that shows what civic action means to you. This photo contest will be judged by an amazing and diverse photographers including College of Communication, Boston University alumnus and White House Photographer for President Barack Obama, Pete Souza.

For details, visit: https://bit.ly/SnapYourSolution_KIdizenship2022.

https://bit.ly/Kidizenship_Contest_Video

05/27/2022

OUR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 2022 SESSIONS ARE SOLD OUT!

02/23/2022

Here is one way to get involved in Student Press Freedom Day.

(via Student Press Law Center)

Join us this Student Press Freedom Day to protect and restore the First Amendment freedoms of student journalists and advisers.