The Boyd Journalism Diversity Summer Workshop

About the Program

The Boyd Workshop, a nine-day journalism boot camp for New Jersey high school students, encourages students to improve their skills as journalists. The 10 students selected spend their time writing stories and producing videos. Students attend on full scholarship and live on campus at Rutgers University. Activities include a series of guest speakers and visits to newsrooms in New York City and New Jersey including the offices of Bloomberg News and the Asbury Park Press.

Staff

The Boyd Workshop is led by two journalist-educators. Director Karyn Collins, a veteran print journalist, teaches at several schools including Rutgers University. Melissa Cornick, a noted television producer whose credits include “60 Minutes,” serves as the Co-director for digital education.

2017 Boyd Students

The 2017 Boyd Students are:
* Mustafa Ali, Piscataway High School
* Matt Chirico, Manchester Township High School
* Molly Cuddy, Nottingham High School (Hamilton)
* Alan Dang, Manchester Township High School
* Raven Harper, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
* Tahirah Khan, Essex County Vo-Tech High School North 13th Street campus (Newark)
* Ria Malatesta, Fort Lee High School
* Victoria Mione, Old Bridge High School
* Channing Russell, The Pingry School (Bernards)
* Joelle Tancredi, Old Bridge High School.

Digital Project: Teens and Coming Out

September 5, 2017 boydrutgers

Our students conceived and produced digital projects on a variety of topics.

Here is a project by Tahirah Khan on teens coming out of the closet.

The Story of “Us”

August 21, 2017 boydrutgers

By: Molly Cuddy

The Boyd Workshop brought together 10 individuals from all different backgrounds, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and walks of life. They celebrated their love for journalism while making lifelong memories along the way.

Teen Vogue

August 21, 2017 boydrutgers

By: Joelle Tancredi

By making the transition between a magazine solely about fashion to a publication that takes a bold stance on social issues, Teen Vogue has attracted much attention, whether it’s in the form of compliments or criticisms.

Carlos Ramirez

August 21, 2017 boydrutgers

By: Ria Malatesta

While most New Jersey high school students’ lives are centered around schoolwork, Carlos Ramirez’s life lies right on the front lines of a crime scene.

Bloomberg

August 20, 2017 boydrutgers

By: Victoria Mione

Picture the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Station, and the professionalism of Wall Street. Then add in modern technology and free snacks for employees and guests. Chances are, you’re at the office of Bloomberg News.

Bring it On

August 20, 2017 boydrutgers

By: Channing Russell

The great black leaders in this country’s history have often been seen as polarizing, certainly controversial and usually, eventually, universally revered. But they’re generally not teenagers. At 18, Princeton’s Jamaica Ponder has already begun to follow in those footsteps.