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Eye On Michigan presents Watchdog U

A Detroit high school investigative reporting workshop

Eye On Michigan is a nonprofit student investigative reporting program based in Detroit and East Lansing created by Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning government watchdog reporter M.L. Elrick. Our goal is to train the next generation of watchdog reporters and increase diversity in investigative journalism. The workshop connects high schoolers with college students, professors, and internship and scholarship opportunities.

Teaching students to tell their stories like no one else can.

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What Students Say

“I found photojournalism the most interesting because I didn’t realize it was an option.”
— A’yanna H., Cass Technical High School, Mar. 2024
"After the workshop, I would definitely study journalism or photography in college"
— Student, Jan. 2025
"I like telling stories, and see the importance after the workshop.”
— Student, Jan. 2025
“I was not interested in journalism before but once I learned what it really was I realized how much I cared about what journalism advocates for.”
— Student, Nov. 2025
“Yes, the workshop made me even more interested because I heard from journalists directly.”
— Student, Nov. 2025
I do love journalism and this workshop reminded me how important it is to me.”
— Student, Nov. 2025
"It seems like an occupation that can be beneficial for me and my community."
— Student, Nov. 2025
“Seems like a fun/outgoing career choice.”
— Student, Nov. 2025
“Yes, it got me interested.”
— Student, Nov. 2025

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