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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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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

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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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Public Lecture: Post-border Poetics: North Korean Refugees and Politics of Narratives

Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
Dr. Eun Ah Cho, assistant professor of Korean language and culture in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Kansas, will examine how North Korean female refugees’ narratives against the established images and stereotypical stories that have shaped their representation.
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SJMC Midday Movie: A League of Their Own

Monday, February 9, 2026 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
This is joint screening event with SJMC, the Association for Women in Sports Media and Women in Film.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, February 11, 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

This is a photo of About the Abstract host Jacy West and PhD Candidate Sarah Witmer.

“About the Abstract” — A New University of Iowa SJMC Podcast

Monday, February 2, 2026
“About the Abstract," is the newest podcast produced by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. It explores research conducted by SJMC faculty and graduate students at the University of Iowa.
SJMC graduate student, Marcella Zeng, was a guest on the IERLab Podcast. Zeng and host Walter Lee discuss Chinese international student Influencers’ everyday self-presentation.

SJMC graduate student, Marcella Zeng, featured on the IERLab Podcast

Monday, January 26, 2026
Jake Mayer
SJMC graduate student, Marcella Zeng, was a guest on the IERLab Podcast. Zeng and host Walter Lee discuss Chinese international student Influencers’ everyday self-presentation.
This a photo of SJMC student Baily Vegara presenting her academic poster about AI use in the newsroom.

SJMC Student Showcases Research at 2025 FURF

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Bailey Vergara, a sophomore double-majoring in JMC and screenwriting, presented an original research project at the university’s 2025 Fall Undergraduate Research Festival (FURF).
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NABJ Chapter President Kabedi Mutamba Resurrects The Pulse

Monday, December 22, 2025
Kabedi Mutamba has brought new life to The Pulse, reviving the broadcast as a key communication and storytelling platform for the University of Iowa NABJ chapter. After a period of dormancy, the return of The Pulse signals a renewed commitment to keeping community members informed, engaged, and connected.
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