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Ricky Brandt

(B.A. 2014)

VP, Group Account Director at Havas

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Sylvia Clubb

(B.A. 2022)

Project Manager, Strategic Services at EGR International

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Austin Hanson

(B.A. 2022)

Digital Producer and Assignment Editor at FOX59 and CBS4

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Chase Bennett

(B.A. 2024)

Leadership Development Program Associate at RTX

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The Daily Iowan

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YEARS OF THE DAILY IOWAN

The award-winning student
newspaper, The Daily Iowan,
has served the UI community
since 1868

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100

Years of success

The school celebrated its centennial in 2024

# 1

Public university for writing

According to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings

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Scholarships

SJMC awards more than $225,000 in scholarships and awards annually.

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Events

Special Topics in Politics - Strategizing and Leading Campaigns & Political Movements promotional image

Special Topics in Politics - Strategizing and Leading Campaigns & Political Movements

Monday, September 15, 2025 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
Introduction to the world of political campaigns and movement building. Learn the fundamentals of campaign roles, messaging, field and digital strategy, and mechanics of fundraising and GOTV. Whether exploring a career in politics or aiming to drive change from the ground up, this class will equip you with the tools and perspective to make an impact.
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SJMC New Majors Event/Fall Picnic

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
Are you new to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and/or Sport Media and Culture major? Learn more about the majors, opportunities, alumni and more at the New Major Event/Fall Picnic. Every new major that signs in will be entered to win a 2 Terabyte external hard drive. An all-you-can-eat taco bar from Estela's will be set up at 4 p.m. Make sure you sign in at the front table to get an SJMC t-shirt with a NEW design.
Special Topics in Politics - Strategizing and Leading Campaigns & Political Movements promotional image

Special Topics in Politics - Strategizing and Leading Campaigns & Political Movements

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
Introduction to the world of political campaigns and movement building. Learn the fundamentals of campaign roles, messaging, field and digital strategy, and mechanics of fundraising and GOTV. Whether exploring a career in politics or aiming to drive change from the ground up, this class will equip you with the tools and perspective to make an impact.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Students! Each week this semester we're setting out cushions, free study supplies, and snacks in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall.The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember...
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News

Melissa Tully

Director's Note - Summer 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025
SJMC students and faculty continued to excel in their professional, creative, and research endeavors this summer.
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Faculty Promotions

Monday, August 25, 2025
Six SJMC faculty were promoted last year. Brian Ekdale and Tom Oates were promoted to full professor. Joanna Krajewski, Lillian Martell, Charles Munro and Kevin Ripka were promoted to associate professor of instruction.
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SJMC Student Profiles UI Student Athlete with New Clothing Company

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
AJ Reisetter, fourth year student who is studying journalism and mass communications and minoring in sports and recreation management, created a profile video of Jaecee Hall and the story behind Unbreakable Female Athlete.
Rachel Young

SJMC and Comm Host Digital Communication Workshop for Parents of Teenagers

Monday, July 21, 2025
Rachel McLaren and Rachel Young hosted a workshop to help local parents enhance communication skills with their teenagers during the digital age.
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