Course C
Knowing the Score:
Insights into the World of Sports
Melissa Isaacson, Assistant Professor, The Medill School of Journalism
Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
A sportswriter for more than 30 years, Professor Isaacson, was named among the 20 “Most Influential Women in Chicago sports media” by the Chicago Tribune in 2022. She worked most recently for ESPN in its international division, covering a variety of beats from the Olympic Games to professional tennis. In 19 years at the Tribune, she was the principal beat writer covering the Michael-Jordan-led Chicago Bulls in the 90s and later the Chicago Bears for seven seasons, the first woman in both of those roles. In this course, Prof. Isaacson will bring her years of experience to provide unique insights into the issues, the business, and trends driving the wide world of sports.
