Applications for the 2026 Academy are now closed and all successful applicants have been notified. We thank all applicants for their interest and participation.

Celebrating 51 years of media excellence

Meet the 13 Scholars in the Class of 2026!

Who Are We?

The Academy for Media Futures

is a program for high school students teaching scholars how to engage media as a tool to tell stories about the communities around them.

We admit scholars into our program who are passionate about the world around them -- eager to tell the stories of their neighbors and dig deeply into topics that affect them most.
The program is free-of-cost for all admitted students.

Featured Headlines

We publish Voices of Tomorrow, a digital news platform hosting the work of our high school scholars.

View all
HealthWashington, D.C.Urban Pulse: The Podcast Episode
1 week ago

Urban Pulse: The Podcast Episode

In the podcast Urban Pulse, hosts Reyna Kim, Charlie Patmon, Ula Olson, and Laila Galloway examine how gentrification impacts public health across Washington, D.C. Through exclusive interviews and in-depth research,…
, , , 0
Love0
HealthMental HealthTeenagersProof and Prejudice: The Podcast Episode
1 week ago

Proof and Prejudice: The Podcast Episode

Familial support is necessary for human survival. And for LGBTQIA+ teens navigating self-acceptance, that need is even more critical. For those managing difficult relationships with families as a result of…
, , 0
Love0
UncategorizedReflections from a Marine: Larry Sutton’s Transition to Civilian Life
10 months ago

Reflections from a Marine: Larry Sutton’s Transition to Civilian Life

Larry Sutton said his two decades of service across the globe in the U.S. Marine Corps was a great experience despite the stressful ups and downs.  “I enjoyed every bit…
Anastasia Efremova
Love2
Hosted by the Department of Media, Journalism and Film in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications