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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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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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70+

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 18, 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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SJMC Midday Movie: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Monday, February 23, 2026 1:30pm to 4:20pm
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building

Join Daily Iowan TV and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication for a screening of the 2004 classic Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Popcorn will be provided!

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Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Hill Harper speaking on his experience in TV, Film, and Theatre

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00am to 11:30am
Theatre Building
Hill Harper visits the UI Department of Theatre Arts, speaking on His Experience in TV, Film and Theatre, moderated by Theatre Assistant Professor Caroline Clay
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Study Hall

Wednesday, February 25, 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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SJMC Hiring Visiting Faculty in Strategic Communication

Thursday, February 12, 2026
SJMC is hiring a visiting faculty member with proven professional experience in strategic communication, such as advertising, public relations, or digital marketing.
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Erin Jordan Receives Faculty Champion Award

Monday, February 9, 2026
The University of Vermont’s Center for Community News has awarded her and 149 other academic journalism leaders with the Faculty Champion Award.
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Student Publications Move to Adler Journalism Building

Monday, February 2, 2026
All University of Iowa student publications are now housed in the Adler Journalism Building.
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
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.