About
Matthew Carroll is a Professor of the Practice in Journalism at Northeastern University's School of Journalism. He previously directed the Knight Foundation-funded Future of News initiative at MIT Media Lab, focusing on innovation in journalism tools and ethics. With 26 years at The Boston Globe, he was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Spotlight team investigating the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal, later adapted into the Oscar-winning film 'Spotlight'.
- Education: BA in Liberal Arts & Journalism from Northeastern University
His research interests center on data-driven storytelling, media innovation, and addressing the local news desert crisis through projects like the Press Forward grant. He collaborates with Marty Baron and others on media ethics and power dynamics.
Awards include the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (as part of the Spotlight team). Recent work includes analyzing misinformation trends and developing STEM-focused media innovation programs.
Grants: $100k Press Forward grant (2024) for local news sustainability. Active in conference curation and educational program development.
