Bingbing Zhang, assistant professor, in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, explores how journalists and social-media users talk about and react to what they call “AI slop”.

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 is hiring a visiting faculty member with proven professional experience in strategic communication, such as advertising, public relations, or digital marketing.

The University of Vermont’s Center for Community News has awarded her and 149 other academic journalism leaders with the Faculty Champion Award.

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.

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).

The 2025 Chicago Sports Media Experience was an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain real-world journalistic experience and put their skills to the test.

“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.

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.