Learn more about Melissa Tully, Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.

Munachim Amah is a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Dan’s primary research interests focus on social and cultural approaches to the study of news, particularly news narratives, collective memory, professional boundary work and the media/terrorism interface.

Stephen J. Berry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning former reporter, specializes in investigative reporting. His book, Watchdog Journalism: The Art of Investigative Reporting (Oxford University Press), was released in July 2008. He is now conducting research on liberal newspaper editors in the South during the civil rights movement for his second book. He is co-founder, senior advisor and the former interim executive director-editor of The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, a non-profit organization that publishes the online news site, IowaWatch.org. The Iowa Center is dedicated to collaborating with other news organizations to produce in-depth explanatory and investigative projects on serious public affairs issues confronting Iowans. During his tenure as editor, he supervised and edited more than 100 student-produced investigative or explanatory projects for IowaWatch.

Learn more about Venise Berry, professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Stephen G. Bloom's current work focuses on long-form nonfiction, oral history, and online narrative journalism. He teaches magazine reporting and writing, and media ethics in a digital age. Bloom was named the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Professor Pamela Creedon was the first woman hired as director of School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa in 2002. After retiring from Iowa in 2012, she continued her academic career in the United Arab Emirates and retired as the Acting Dean of ZU's College of Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University. Creedon started her academic career after 15 years in the public relations profession at The Ohio State University School of Journalism and later was Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University.

Learn more about David Dowling, professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Frank Durham’s research interests include journalism history and media framing analysis. Prior to completing his doctorate, he worked in strategic communications. He teaches courses in journalism history, strategic communication, and cultural satire. Frank Durham is a member of the University Faculty Senate, a member of the University Faculty Council, a member of the Senate Committee on Academic Values, and a founding participant in the University Office of Teaching and Learning Committee’s large lecture development program. He won the 2011-2012 Collegiate Teaching Award in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Meenakshi Gigi Durham, professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Brian Ekdale, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.

John Erickson's research interests are in the history of mass communications in the United States, specifically the intellectual history of inquiry into news and the cultural history of reporting. He also is researching the social meaning of news. He teaches news reporting and writing, depth and specialized reporting, news editing, historical and cultural foundations of communication, history of communications in the United States, social meanings of the news, and mass communication and modern society.

Learn more about Jeff Grisamore, professor of practice at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Kylah Hedding, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Tracy Hufford, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Bruce Japsen specializes in writing and communicating about healthcare. Japsen writes about healthcare for Forbes and is the author of “Inside Obamacare: From Barack and Michelle to The Affordable Care Act.”

Photographing the diversity of culture and history has led John Kimmich Javier from pre-Columbian civilizations in Central America to European and Islamic civilizations in Spain. Assignments have taken him to Spain to photograph architecture, to Egypt to document an ancient ceramist community, and to Sweden to photograph palace interiors.

Learn more about Brett Johnson, associate professor at the University of Iowa.

David Lomoywara is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Ugochukwu is a doctoral student, Teaching Assistant, and Founder of The Glocal Health Communication (GHC) Research Group (TheGHC.org).

Learn more about Lillian Martell, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Don has spent his career immersed in arts, entertainment and popular culture. He was the popular music critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and the Austin American-Statesman; a columnist, reviewer and feature writer for Rolling Stone; and a frequent music and book reviewer for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites. His work has appeared in publications ranging from The New York Times Book Review, the Washington Post and the Oxford American to TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly and Salon.com. He has also written three books and contributed to many others.

Learn more about Charles Munro, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Anna Newnum is the Academic Advisor for Journalism & Mass Communication Majors. The first time she set foot on campus was as a Ph.D. student in English. She was previously a undergraduate advisor for the department of English and has worked as a writing tutor. She’s taught literature and composition courses at both the University of Iowa and Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

Learn more about Thomas Oates, professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.

Polumbaum joined the Iowa faculty in 1989 and became professor emerita in mid-2015. She was one of the first Western scholars to focus on journalism and media in mainland China. She continues to write and publish on many subjects; her book All Available Light: The Life and Legacy of Photographer Ted Polumbaum (McFarland Press, 2021) relates the story of her social activist photojournalist father, whose defiance of the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a young wire service reporter compelled him to take up a new, ultimately successful career behind the camera. Judy has a bachelor’s degree in East Asian studies from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, a master’s from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a doctorate in communication from Stanford University.

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Jane Singer is Professor of Entrepreneurial Journalism at City University London, where she is continuing her teaching and research into journalistic innovation. At Iowa, she most recently taught undergraduate classes in writing, ethics and political journalism, as well as graduate courses on social science theory and the changing media landscape.

Learn more about Sujatha Sosale, associate professor at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Heather Spangler, associate professor of instruction and Event Management Certificate coordinator at the University of Iowa.

Javie Ssozi is a PhD student and Research Assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Rachel’s research investigates the role of social media and other user-generated digital content in health and wellness. Overall, the goal behind her research is to apply mass communication theory to improve health outcomes.

Queenie Zhou is a PhD student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Learn more about Joanna Krajewski, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Eric's been an adjunct for the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication since 2013, teaching Digital Strategic Communication, Digital Analytics for Strategic Communication, and Copywriting for Strategic Communication.

Rachel Fisher holds a MA in Communication Studies with an emphasis in corporate communication. Rachel firmly believes that each person can make THE difference in communication and organizational growth. Rachel currently provides leadership, motivation and marketing training to organizations and corporations around the United States. Her research deals with employee motivation and engagement. Rachel is currently pursuing her PhD in Leadership & Change.

Belle DuChene is an award-winning content producer with a background in public relations, journalism, digital marketing, talent management, and affiliate commerce writing. She currently owns an award-winning content creation agency where she represents more than 100 midwest-based influencers.

Julie Kraft has an extensive background with the media, having worked in television, radio, management and TV consultation for many years. She currently consults and coaches executives, develops strategic communication plans, advises on media relations, teaches at the university level, and works with various clients on marketing, organizational development, and crisis communication.

Mark W. Tatge is CEO and founder of Deadline Media, a Chicago-based firm that creates specialized content and conducts survey research. Tatge has taught for more than a decade, focusing his efforts on multimedia storytelling and how to write intelligently about business topics.

Learn more about Adam Kempenaar, professor of practice at the University of Iowa.

Bingbing’s current research areas include media effects, political communication, health, and science communication. The primary goal of her research is to explore how strategic media messages bolster healthy social practices in the following four aspects: encouraging prosocial behaviors, promoting healthy practice, increasing public understanding of science, and fostering democratic engagement. 

Learn more about Sang Jung Kim, assistant professor at the University of Iowa.

Sabena A. Raheem is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Erdoo Ankwagh is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Uchenna Eze is an MA student in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is broadly interested in sports media and development communication.

Md Sazzad Hossain is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Musrat Jahan is a graduate student at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Anjelica Ortiz is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Sarah Witmer is a PhD student and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Emily Hoerner, investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, is a School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board member.

Learn more about Erin Jordan, associate professor of practice at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Ty Rushing, assistant professor of practice at the University of Iowa.

Raleigh Darnell is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Akachukwu Ikefuama is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Jonas Nyabor is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Rebecca Obu is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Sophia Restiffe Favoretto is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Malcolm Christie, DePaul University Professor Emeritus, is a University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board member.

Roxanna Scott is the executive editor and vice president for sports at USA TODAY and a member of the University of Iowa SJMC Professional Advisory Board.

Jaime Spencer is COO for Magid and a member of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professional Advisory Board.

Learn more about Jamil Marques, asscoiate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Learn more about Jennifer Sterling, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Alice Cruse is an alum of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Learn more about Tommy Bobbitt, associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Nur Hossain is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Caitlin Crowley is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Tim Arnold is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Rafaela Berger Pereira is a PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Alexander Tawiah is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Wenxiang (Marcella) Zeng is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Amy Parker received her MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she was a Meta-Rosenburg Fellow and a Teaching Writing Fellow.

Learn more about Erin Sherry, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Jorge Guerra is an assistant professor of instruction at the University of Iowa.

Tracy Meginnis has worked as an editor, writing instructor, English Language Arts test developer, and research project manager prior to their current role as Administrative Services Specialist in the Division of Interdisciplinary Programs. Tracy has an M.F.A. in Fiction from New Mexico State University and a B.A. in English with a Middle-Secondary Education concentration from Butler University. Their academic and personal projects have centered on folklore and oral history, creative writing pedagogy, print and online publishing, and video game development.