When Jonathan Eig (Medill ’86) was a student at Northwestern, he was thrilled at the chance to become a newspaper reporter after graduating. He never expected to one day win a Pulitzer Prize. Eig, a New York native now living in Chicago, has spent much of his life pursuing his dream of being a reporter..
Jonathan Eig (Medill ’86) commemorated Martin Luther King Jr.’s life — flaws and all — at his keynote speech Tuesday in Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. An award-winning biographer, Eig spoke about the creation of his newest book, “King: A Life.” Eig’s newest book on King is a National Book Award Nominee, a New York.
Jonathan Eig (Medill ’86) began his journalism career covering high school sports for his hometown paper in Rockland County, New York. After four years in The Daily’s newsroom, Eig became a professional reporter, working for outlets like The Dallas Morning News and The Wall Street Journal. Now he’s a biographer, writing about the likes of.
This coming weekend is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and businesses and organizations around Evanston are planning events around the city to commemorate the holiday. Here’s how to honor the holiday this weekend with local celebrations, including concerts, keynote talks and service opportunities. Celebration at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 12 p.m..