School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Why Iowa?

When you graduate from the SJMC, you will become part of an alumni network that numbers in the thousands and spans media industries in the United States and around the globe.

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Build a foundation

We prepare students for careers in both traditional and new communication and media fields. Our courses integrate professional skills, especially the skills of writing and storytelling, with a theoretical foundation in the role of media in a global society.

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Expand your horizons

SJMC graduate degrees emphasize individualized inquiry in a lively intellectual environment where students and faculty work together as a community of learners.

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Learn from experts

Our faculty bring their world-class research and professional experience into their classrooms, studios, and labs, giving students the unparalleled opportunity to learn right from the source of the latest innovations in knowledge and practice.

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See yourself here

Kimmi Chex

(B.A. 2018)

On-air host for NFL Network and NFL Media.

Eleanor Hildebrandt

(B.A. 2023)

English Teaching Assistant in Germany with the U.S. Fulbright Program.

Aadit Tambe

(B.A. 2020)

News Designer at The Washington Post

Matt Erickson

(B.A. 1996)

Assistant Managing Editor at The New York Times

We're turning 100!

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is celebrating 100 years of excellence in 2024. Join us as we celebrate and look ahead to the next 100 years.

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