Established in 1924, The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication has long been recognized as a leader in journalism education. The School has produced thousands of distinguished graduates, and some have gone on to win Pulitzer Prizes, Peabody Awards, and Emmy Awards.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication moved into the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building (AJB) in January 2005. The 65,000-square-foot building has computer laboratories for audio, video, design, writing, web publishing, and a Student Center. The building also is home to the Iowa High School Press Association, the University’s award-winning student newspaper, The Daily Iowan, and DITV, a student run newscast.
The undergraduate program prepares students for dynamic careers in many traditional and new fields—working in media industries, or in other industries but within communications, and as entrepreneurs.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a Master’s in Mass Communication, a Master's in Strategic Communication, and a PhD in Mass Communication. Each emphasizes individualized inquiry into communication phenomena in a lively intellectual environment. SJMC students and faculty work together as a community of learners.
Why Iowa?
The University of Iowa SJMC has been shaping media makers for more than 100 years—and there's never been a better time to join us.
At the #1 public university for writing, you'll learn alongside world-class faculty who bring cutting-edge research and real industry experience into every classroom, studio, and lab.
Undergraduate students build professional skills rooted in writing, storytelling, and media theory before taking them into the field through hands-on experiential learning. Graduate students pursue individualized inquiry in a collaborative community, working side by side with faculty on research that advances the field.
Wherever you are in your journey, Iowa is where curiosity becomes craft — and where you'll join an alumni network spanning media industries across the U.S. and around the globe.
The Iowa experience
At Iowa, you'll learn directly from professionals whose research and experience shape what happens in every classroom, studio, and lab. Meet the people behind your education.
Our history
For more than a century, the SJMC has been at the forefront of journalism and mass communication education. Explore our story.
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The award-winning student newspaper has served the UI community since 1868.