Articles from January 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 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.
This a photo of SJMC student Baily Vegara presenting her academic poster about AI use in the newsroom.

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).
This is a photo of the students that participated in the 2026 Chicago Sports Media Experience Class.

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.