News
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.
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.
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).
2025 CSME Leaves Students With Competitive Edge in Job Market
Monday, January 12, 2026
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” — A New University of Iowa SJMC Podcast
Monday, December 29, 2025
“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.
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.
Jamil Marques and the Global Media Studies Revival
Monday, December 15, 2025
Dr. Jamil Marques, a professor of journalism and political communication at the University of Iowa, has officially revived the Global Media Studies Working Group.
University PRSSA Leaders Attend National PRSA Conference
Monday, December 8, 2025
Undergraduate students Sam Peterson and Samantha Wirth represented the University of Iowa's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at the national PRSA ICON conference.
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