Zhang was selected to pursue her research about "AI slop" and how it impacts viewers at the Center for Social Science Innovation's Summer Researcher-in-Residence program, which provides dedicated time, space and resources to advance high-impact social science research.

In the weeks before classes resumed for the fall semester, SJMC students Elisa Gan, Morgan Burhans, and Megan Heine attended the 2026 Association for Women’s Sports Media (AWSM) Convention in LA.

SJMC sophomore Jered Kerr used a grant from the Office of Community Engagement to support PAW Fort Madison Animal Shelter.

Through internships, coursework, and cultural immersion, these CLAS students discovered new perspectives and meaningful learning experiences that extended far beyond campus.

From crash-course lessons to project guidance and support, Kelvin Nucico, instructional services coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is committed to helping students from start to finish.

University of Iowa SJMC alumnus Paul Murphy-Spooner (BA School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Communication Studies ’11) in his role at United Soybean Board recently won a PRWeek award for the Best in Data Application category.