The Scripps Howard Leadership Academy at Newhouse is an immersive training program designed for higher education leaders or those interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of leading an academic institution, including deans, associate deans, department chairs, faculty and experienced journalists.
When: July 22-25, 2024
Where: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Applications for the 2024 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy are due no later than March 15, 2024. This highly selective program educates and prepares participants to pursue leadership positions at journalism and mass communications schools.
In 2024, the Scripps Howard Leadership Academy will provide selected participants hands-on experiences to navigate the responsibilities as senior leaders for journalism and mass communications schools. Participants will discuss current topics challenging administrators today, while working together on solutions for big challenges facing all leaders in journalism and mass communications. Participants will also hear from experts on how to meet the expectations of university leaders, alumni and students in order to become better leaders within their communities.
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The application portal for the 2024 cohort opened Jan. 17, 2024.
Self-nominations are welcome. Each nomination requires three elements, which must be uploaded at the time of application:
There is no cost to selected participants. The program will cover travel, accommodations and program fees.
“I will definitely recommend this program to colleagues in my network, especially those who not just seek a leadership training opportunity but a transformative, holistic, self-discovery journey. The well-crafted curriculum, the quality and insights of guest speakers, the topics explored and subjects addressed that are rarely covered in other leadership programs, the sense of comradeship among peer participants, and the hospitality extended at the Newhouse (School) made this one of the best experiences I’ve had.”
– Yong Volz, 2023 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy participant, Roger Gafke Distinguished Faculty Fellow and chair of the Journalism Studies faculty at the Missouri School of Journalism
The Scripps Howard Leadership Academy at Newhouse is in its second year at Syracuse University. This training program is a partnership between the Newhouse School and the Scripps Howard Fund.