JMC/SMC’s Prep Sports Report class traveled to Des Moines to cover the state’s most prestigious annual track and field meet.

The Journal of Communication Inquiry (JCI), one of the only scholarly journals in the United States edited by graduate students, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 and has continued to publish leading critical research in media studies.

The student-run agency in CLAS' School of Journalism and Mass Communication allows students to collaborate with paying clients and nonprofit organizations while gaining hands-on industry experience.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication hosted its annual student exhibition and scholarship celebration on April 16, 2026.

The Adler Journalism and Mass Communications Building opened in 2005 and has served as the home of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication for the past 20 years.

Randy Evans and Robert A. Logan were inducted into the SJMC Hall of Fame during the spring 2026 ceremony.

As a freshman, Elise Gan was denied the opportunity to cover sports for The Daily Iowan. Now, as a junior, she is a national scholarship winner for the Association for Women in Sports Media.

SJMC students traveled to Washington, D.C. over spring break to engage in a professional practice experience with alumni, attorneys and professional journalists.

Journalism students covered a mock NFL draft under real deadlines. Broadcast students produced a live show, breaking down selections and analyzing team needs.

SJMC senior Aidan Wirtz won the writing award for his story Dancing Differently. The award is given annually to recognize high-quality writing and storytelling from SJMC students.