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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. On March 14, 2024, we held our inaugural Detroit high school investigative journalism workshop and career day at Wayne State University.

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

WE’RE ON A MISSION

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 Watchdog U
"I like telling stories, and see the importance after the workshop.”
— Student, Jan. 2025 Watchdog U
"I like telling stories, and see the importance after the workshop.”
— Student, Jan. 2025 Watchdog U
“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 Watchdog U
“Yes, the workshop made me even more interested because I heard from journalists directly.”
— Student, Nov. 2025 Watchdog U
I do love journalism and this workshop reminded me how important it is to me.”
— Student, Nov. 2025 Watchdog U
"It seems like an occupation that can be beneficial for me and my community."
— Student, Nov. 2025 Watchdog U
“Seems like a fun/outgoing career choice.”
— Student, Nov. 2025 Watchdog U
“Yes, it got me interested.”
— Student, Nov. 2025 Watchdog U

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Eye On Michigan, in association with The State News, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to recruiting and training investigative journalists.

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