Changing the Face of Journalism
The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education (MIJE) prides itself on nurturing news media leaders who operate effectively in both multicultural and multimedia environments.
The non-profit institute is the nation's oldest organization dedicated to training media professionals of color and to helping the news media reflect the nation's diversity in staffing, content and business operations. While the Maynard Institute emphasizes participation by people of color, all Maynard programs are open to media professionals of all races.
What the Maynard Institute Provides
The Maynard Institute offers the following programs:
- Maynard Media Academy
- Maynard Management @ Kellogg
- Maynard Editing Program
- History Project
- Fault Lines
The Maynard Institute operates several Web sites:
- MaynardIJE.org, featuring "Richard Prince's Journal-isms"
- Black College Wire, a wire service for HBCUs, in partnership with the Black College Communication Association
- Reznet, an online training newspaper for Native American students, in partnership with the University of Montana
How You Can Help
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, MIJE relies on a broad base of suppport from individuals, corporations and foundations that share our commitment to ensuring that the nation's news media accurately and fairly reflects all aspects of our society. Donations can be sent to 1211 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612 or made electronically through PayPal.
Make a donation today.
Thank You to Our Maynard Media Academy Sponsors
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The Maynard Institute also thanks its individual donors, along with the inaugural classes of the Media Academy at Northwestern University and Harvard University, for their generous donations.