Last month, our director Dr. Aymar Jean Escoffery joined Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the MSLCE program, how it bridges creative practice and business leadership, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in today’s creative industries. Click the link below to learn more about his insights on navigating a fast-changing media landscape. (more…)
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Launched last year to great success as a certificate experience, we are delighted to offer our Florence Leadership Immersion again this year — now with an expanded for-credit option available to current students. This course and immersive experience is available to current MSLCE and MS in Communication students as well as alumni. (more…)
MSLCE class of 2019 alumnus Yuki Solomon received a Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Award for her role in producing promotional video for the Cubs and the MLB Tokyo series. Yuki was recognized with Cubs Promotions in the ‘Best Sports Promotion’ category for their spot, ‘Two Worlds, One Dream.’ (more…)
Equal parts athlete and artist, Nivash Jayaram ’25 has a love for the stage and the stadium. He grew up playing jazz guitar and singing in choir, while also running track and playing soccer and lacrosse. They may be two different worlds, but he embraces them both. (more…)
We are excited to announce that MSLCE and Communication Studies professor Aymar Jean (AJ) Escoffery will serve as our next program faculty director!
Dr. Escoffery is the Margaret Walker Professor of Communication Studies at Northwestern University. He teaches the MSLCE courses Understanding the Creative Industries and The Business of Streaming. (more…)
The MSLCE program is thrilled to announce that Dr. Michael L Counter, Jr. will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 MSLCE convocation ceremony on Friday, August 22!
Dr. Michael L. Counter, Jr. is a storyteller and entrepreneur with an innate pulse on the ebb and flow of brand and culture.
Even though Craig V. Miller ’25 has been singing for as long as he can remember, dance didn’t become part of his story until he was a sophomore. He auditioned for a role as a dancer in Fame: The Musical—his high school was the first to perform it—and that experience inspired him to turn his attention toward dance. He joined his school’s dance company and dance team right away, and he started training at Motor City Dance Factory. (more…)
With a natural curiosity about how the world works behind the scenes, Northwestern Professor Claudio E. Benzecry found his calling in researching global supply chains to learn about the people, culture, and expertise that make them tick. As a well-known sociologist, he explores the complex social dynamics at play in industries and cultural institutions. (more…)
For Cameron Burrill ’22, what started as a fifth-grade obligation to his mother quickly became his biggest passion.
All it took was a role as the emperor in The Emperor’s New Clothes to convince Burrill that musical theater was for him. Growing up in California, he was surrounded by an active theater community that supported him as he explored his creative abilities. (more…)
Editor’s Note: In March 2025, Michele Ganeless, CEO at Comic Relief and former president of Comedy Central, returned to Northwestern University, her alma mater, to talk about her career experiences and the state of entertainment with MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises (MSLCE) students.
Although she spoke at length about her career path and the shift away from traditional television content, Ganeless wanted to share more about the lessons she’s learned, the importance of giving back throughout your career, and why students shouldn’t overlook the opportunities and rewards of working for nonprofits. (more…)