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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
Sylvia Clubb
(B.A. 2022)
Project Manager, Strategic Services at EGR International
Austin Hanson
(B.A. 2022)
Digital Producer and Assignment Editor at FOX59 and CBS4
Chase Bennett
(B.A. 2024)
Leadership Development Program Associate at RTX
Adler Anthem
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The award-winning student
newspaper, The Daily Iowan,
has served the UI community
since 1868
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The school celebrated its centennial in 2024
# 1
According to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings
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SJMC awards more than $225,000 in scholarships and awards annually.
News
Ty Rushing Attends the George Washington Carver Medal Ceremony
Monday, February 16, 2026
Assistant Professor of Practice Ty Rushing attended the George Washington Carver Medal ceremony at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. The award is annually given to an individual that “…exemplifies the commitment and vision of service of George Washington Carver.”
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.
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.
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.