Author: Holly Nicole Rushakoff

Famously known for his analytical work at the “Big Board”—a large, interactive screen that provides detailed election data at the touch of his fingertips—Steve Kornacki is a national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, and host of the new podcast, The Revolution with Steve Kornacki. He also contributes to NBC Sports’ coverage of the Olympics, […]

University of Illinois Media alum Dan Balz (BS ’68, MS ’72, journalism), chief correspondent at The Washington Post, will discuss the U.S. Senate Georgia runoff election between Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael G. Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker, with Colleen King, director of the Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media and clinical assistant professor of journalism. Join […]

Join us for the official launch of the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies, including opening remarks by Chaz Ebert, a video message from filmmaker and Roger Ebert’s friend Martin Scorsese, the inaugural Roger Ebert Lecture, and a film screening. 2022 Roger Ebert Lecture Re-Enchanting Our Relationship to Film and Media History: A Brief Survey of […]

Four of the country’s top political journalists will give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to cover politics in 2022. The panelists will weigh in on the upcoming midterm elections and potential national outcomes, from the fate of President Joe Biden to the control of Congress, and more. Audience questions will be welcomed toward […]