Academic Experience

Off-The-Record: Student journalists interview Kwame Raoul on journalism and current events

Academic Experience

Off-The-Record: Student journalists interview Kwame Raoul on journalism and current events

Jade Walker|Feb 17, 2026

Lisa Parker, director of the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence, welcomes Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to speak with students

Photo by Gianna Clarke/DePaul Student Photo Agency

Kwame Raoul, a distinguished DePaul alum, joined Lisa Parker’s Advanced Reporting class to discuss current events

Photo by Gianna Clarke/DePaul Student Photo Agency

Kwame Raoul, a distinguished DePaul alum, joined Lisa Parker’s Advanced Reporting class to discuss national, state and city politics

Photo by Gianna Clarke/DePaul Student Photo Agency

Journalism students listen intently and ask Raoul questions, developing their interview skills

Photo by Gianna Clarke/DePaul Student Photo Agency

The Advanced Reporting Class met Kwame Raoul during one off CJIE’s off-the-record sessions with politicians

Photo by Gianna Clarke/DePaul Student Photo Agency

Illinois Attorney General and distinguished DePaul alum Kwame Raoul (LAS '87) visited the university to speak with journalism students. The discussion is part of the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence's off-the-record sessions with politicians, offering journalism students unparalleled opportunities to develop their interviewing skills and prepare for their careers.

During this session, Lisa Parker’s Advanced Reporting class asked Raoul questions regarding national, state and city politics and the struggles international students face when trying to obtain student visas. Past off-the-record guests include Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former Chicago mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

Key Themes

College of Communication

Journalism

Informational

Creative Arts, Media, and Storytelling