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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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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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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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Study Hall

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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News

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Mobile Me & You technology and journalism conference prepares faculty and students to work with AI

Monday, November 17, 2025
The Mobile Me & You technology and journalism conference took place at the University of Iowa this year, and consisted of multiple sessions that highlighted the future of storytelling.

Clear, compelling, and visual: Tips for effective slide design

Monday, November 17, 2025
In the MASC program, we believe great communicators never stop refining their craft—which includes how they present their ideas. These slide design principles encourage you to keep growing your skills, communicate with clarity, and create visuals that elevate your message rather than distract from it.
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Eric Nelson on the future of Strategic Communication

Monday, November 17, 2025
By continually rebuilding his courses around real-world trends, Eric Nelson ensures MASC students stay engaged, curious, and prepared to navigate the shifting landscape of digital communication and AI-driven strategy.

New pathways in Strategic Communication: Expanding opportunities for Iowa students

Monday, November 17, 2025
With the new U2G program and MBA/MASC dual degree, Iowa students and professionals can begin earning graduate credit sooner or combine communication expertise with business leadership—saving time while strengthening their career potential.
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