Monday, May 25, 2026

Students in SJMC's photography capstone class and visual staff at the Daily Iowan collaborated to produce 2026 Year in Focus. The print and digital magazine showcases some of the best photography from the past year and explores some of the most important issues facing Gen Z. The magazine is a result of a semester-long collaboration between SJMC and the DI to create a meaningful visual project.

This is a photo of Greta Shaub, Mitchell Brinkmeyer and Kabedi Mutamba looking at photos.
Greta Schaub, Mitchell Brinkmeyer and Kabedi Mutamaba editing photos.

Students, faculty, staff, and visual storytellers attended the magazine launch and learned about the research, reporting, photographing, and design process behind the project.

This is a panel of students that participated in the Year in Focus Magazine
Students fielding questions and engaging with the audience that attended the Year in Focus launch party.