About The Harvard Crimson's
Summer Journalism Academy
The Harvard Crimson's Summer Journalism Academy offers high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ins and outs of an independent newspaper. SJA teaches students the fundamentals of journalism—article writing, best reporting practices, and even revenue generation—while providing insight into the workings of one of the leading collegiate journalism publications through current Crimson editors.
During July 2025, attendees will participate in workshops, seminars, panels, and in-person reporting opportunities led by all the different boards of The Crimson, from News and Editorial to Art and Multimedia. By the end of the program, students will have developed a comprehensive journalism portfolio that can be submitted to competitions, colleges, and other publications. As they go on to navigate their own college admissions journeys, they will have the advice and support of Harvard undergraduates with a variety of backgrounds and interests.
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The program will be held both in person in Cambridge, and virtually on Zoom. Summer Journalism Academy is always one of the most exciting times of the year here at The Crimson, and we encourage all passionate writers to apply for this transformative educational experience!
Hear from Past Participants of our Programs
Genevieve Ramsey,
Latin School of Chicago
CJS 2025
The Harvard Crimson Journalism Summit was incredibly well organized and had many hardworking students and participants. There were so many areas of journalism that were covered and so many opportunities to ask questions, take notes, and fully immerse myself in the conference.
Tiana Panagos,
Shepaug Valley High School
CJS 2025
This was truly one of the most valuable experiences I’ve participated in. It was a perfect opportunity to expand my social skills since most individuals attended the event alone. I also enjoyed being part of something that is an important component of society. The amount of information that this program was able to give us in just two days was astounding! I’d definitely recommend this program to anybody interested in journalism, but also to anyone who doesn’t know whether or not they want to pursue journalism. I knew nothing about journalism before attending this program but afterwards, I walked out of The Harvard Crimson feeling like an expert!
Virtual SJA 2024 Student
I was a virtual student of SJA and I loved the experience. It was extremely well planned out and I learned a lot about journalism from experienced professionals. I loved all of the workshops and examples provide during the workshops. Although I wasn't as interested in journalism before this academy, I feel that it has sparked my interest in journalism.
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What You Will Do
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Gain in-depth knowledge and insight into the journalism industry through highly interactive workshops and panels
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Hear from distinguished professional working journalists
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Learn essential writing and reporting skills from every content board of The Harvard Crimson, and then apply these skills to your own articles
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Work one-on-one with Crimson mentors and receive detailed feedback on your work
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Meet other enthusiastic, motivated students interested in journalism
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Receive a certificate for completing the Summer Journalism Academy
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What You Will Gain
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Foundational knowledge on the inner workings of journalism
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Increased confidence in your reporting and research skills
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A highly engaged community full of students that share your passions and interests
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Invaluable mentorship from The Harvard Crimson network
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A series of finished works and articles to include in your portfolio
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The chance to have a piece published by The Harvard Crimson!