Articles from September 2026

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Travis Vogan and Brett Johnson Recognized with Named Professorships

Friday, September 25, 2026
Professors Thomas Oates and Travis Vogan edited a collection of essays by sports scholars. The volume is organized into three parts: Imagining Belonging, Athletes and Resistance, and Political Activism.
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SJMC Student Profile: Grace Lathrop

Monday, September 21, 2026
At the beginning of her academic career at the University of Iowa, Grace Lathrop wasn’t sure if she was in the right major. But over the past three years, she has grown into a highly accomplished student within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Students Pursue Internships Around the Country

Friday, September 18, 2026
SJMC Students had valuable internship opportunities – from Washington, DC to New York City and back to Madison, Wisconsin and throughout Iowa – where they gained real-world professional experience.
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Tracy Meginnis Turns a Passion for Words into Opportunity

Monday, September 14, 2026
Through the Certificate in Writing and student publications, Tracy Meginnis helps students develop their voices, leadership skills, and professional goals.
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SJMC Professors Thomas P. Oates and Travis Vogan Publish New Critical Sports Studies Book

Monday, September 7, 2026
Professors Thomas Oates and Travis Vogan edited a collection of essays by sports scholars. The volume is organized into three parts: Imagining Belonging, Athletes and Resistance, and Political Activism.