BA in Journalism in Milwaukee United States | Marquette University

The journalism program equips students with essential digital journalism skills to create impactful stories rooted in credible sources and factual data. Simply put, they master Meaningful Journalism. Through hands-on training, students develop expertise in collecting, analyzing, and presenting news across multiple digital platforms. The curriculum emphasizes practical writing, reporting, and editing skills while teaching evidence-based research methods and data analysis. With a foundation in liberal arts, students also study journalistic ethics, media law, and press history. As students progress, they can assume leadership roles in Student Media, secure internships, contribute to the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS), or earn prestigious positions with OBrien Fellows in Public Service Journalism.

Develop skills in database research, data interpretation, public records access, and investigative reporting. Acquire real-world experience by engaging with trustworthy sources and information. Conduct interviews with both influential figures and community members. Earn while you learn at The Marquette Tribune, our acclaimed student-run newspaper published twice weekly. From your first year, you'll tackle significant assignments - interviewing officials, critiquing entertainment, crafting opinion pieces, and covering university and professional sports.