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Rachel Young

Associate Professor Rachel Young selected as Faculty Fellow

Monday, September 30, 2024
5 University of Iowa faculty members have been selected as faculty fellows for FY 2025 to work on projects bolstering support for faculty success and student learning.
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From Carver to Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Monday, September 23, 2024
Two SJMC alumni, Grace Smith and Chloe Peterson, who were among the first reporters to cover Caitlin Clark during her time at the University of Iowa, are now covering Clark for the IndyStar!
Green Horizons

SJMC students gain hands-on experience reporting on sustainability efforts in Dubuque

Thursday, September 12, 2024
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication collaborated with the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities on three capstone classes where students produced news content, snapped photos, and created strategic communication plans.
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CLAS journalism students pursue summer internships around the country, from D.C. to Seattle

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication had valuable opportunities – from newsrooms to Capitol Hill to HGTV – where they gained unique, real-world experience.
David Dowling

David Dowling Published Twice Last Semester

Monday, July 8, 2024
David Dowling, professor in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has published two books that explore the evolution of narrative journalism in the digital age.
John Kamp DC Trip

Hawks in D.C.: CLAS students explore the ever-changing field of media in our nation’s capital

Monday, June 3, 2024
On a three-day trip, 11 School of Journalism and Mass Communication students traveled to Washington D.C. with faculty member Brett Johnson to learn more about journalism and the First Amendment.
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SJMC students gaining local journalism experience by reporting on Solon and Mount Vernon

Friday, May 24, 2024
The Daily Iowan has acquired two community newspapers. This acquisition allows students to receive firsthand experience reporting on these communities while still in college.
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UI alumna Tess Knickerbocker awarded Fulbright to Spain

Monday, April 29, 2024
Tess Knickerbocker, who received a BA in political science and journalism & mass communication from the University of Iowa in 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain for 2024-25.
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Chicago Sports Media Experience

Friday, January 26, 2024
Nine SJMC students recently traveled to Chicago, IL for a four day journalism and mass communications experience course, “Chicago Sports Media Experience.” Students spent valuable time meeting and networking with professionals.
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2024 Iowa Women's Basketball Book

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Daily Iowan and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa are excited to announce a photo and essay book chronicling this celebrated Iowa women’s basketball season.