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This is a photo of the students and faculty that participated in the 2026 trip to Los Angeles.

Event Management Students Visit LA

Monday, July 27, 2026
Students in the Event Management Certificate visited Los Angeles to learn about the events industry. They learned about large-scale event production and sustainability from alumni and professionals across the events industry.
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Why choose Iowa for a Master's in Strategic Communication?

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Wondering if Iowa is the right place to earn your master's in strategic communication? Explore the six advantages that make the University of Iowa's online MASC program a smart choice for advancing your career.
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Can I go to grad school while working full-time?

Monday, July 20, 2026
Wondering if you can earn a master's degree while working full time? Learn how Iowa's online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication is designed to help working professionals earn a graduate degree without putting their careers on hold.
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Strategic communication, public relations, and marketing: What's the difference?

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Confused about the difference between strategic communication, public relations, and marketing? This guide explains how each field approaches communication, where they overlap, and the unique role each plays in helping organizations achieve their goals.

Creating Iowa Stories & Lived Experiences 2026: Where the River Bends

Monday, July 6, 2026
14 students captured multigenerational stories that connect past and present in the Mississippi river town of Muscatine during the 2026 ISLE Documentary Workshop. The workshop incorporates photography, video, audio, emerging media, and data visualizations–culminating in a final screening of student work.
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New AI and Media course helps students navigate an evolving industry

Monday, June 29, 2026
This course offered by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication explores the opportunities, risks, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence in media fields.
Jake Mayer

How one former SJMC student is now a champion for student success

Monday, June 22, 2026
Jake Mayer, a 2019 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduate, has spent the past three years helping students as Student Success and Engagement Coordinator in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Students Create 2026 Year in Focus Magazine

Monday, May 25, 2026
Students collaborated to produce a digital and print photo magazine capturing defining moments in the past year.
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Celebrating SJMC Faculty

Friday, May 15, 2026
We wrapped up the 2025-2026 year by celebrating faculty achievements and milestones.
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Students Create AI Fluency Magazines

Thursday, May 14, 2026
In the newly developed course titled AI and Media, students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication created AI fluency magazines for media industry professionals, including journalists, educators, and strategic communication practitioners.