With sweeping views of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and the Chicago River, this new modern workspace was designed to be both inspiring and reflective of the changes happening in today’s fast-paced, social and technology-driven climate, preparing students to take their careers in media into the future.

The new facility houses what Todd Heiser, partner and design principal at Gensler, who oversaw the design of the project, called “the next generation of learning spaces.” With open, heavily technology-enabled, multi-functional classrooms, open spaces and a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, the location will be ideal for visiting speakers and alumni events. There also is also an onsite café that will encourage conversation and collaboration, and serve a dual purpose as an equipment checkout space. Students can come in, grab a coffee and pick-up a camera or borrow a tripod from one location.

Medill is a leader in education and research in both journalism and integrated marketing communications. Our innovative teaching and research focus on enduring skills and values as well as new techniques and technologies that are changing the way stories are told and consumed in today’s digital world. On the eve of our 100th year in 2021, our experience in leading these disciplines is unparalleled.