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When you graduate from the SJMC, you will become part of an alumni network that numbers in the thousands and spans media industries in the United States and around the globe.

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Kimberly Chexnayder

Kimmi Chex

(B.A. 2018)

On-air host for NFL Network and NFL Media.

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Eleanor Hildebrandt

(B.A. 2023)

English Teaching Assistant in Germany with the U.S. Fulbright Program.

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Aadit Tambe

(B.A. 2020)

News Designer at The Washington Post

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Matt Erickson

(B.A. 1996)

Assistant Managing Editor at The New York Times

We're turning 100!

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is celebrating 100 years of excellence in 2024. Join us as we celebrate and look ahead to the next 100 years.

 

100th Anniversary Details

Anniversary Dinner

Saturday, April 13, 2024
6:30–9 p.m.

Heights Rooftop at the Courtyard by Marriott
901 Melrose Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa 52246

Register Today

Anniversary Gift Levels

Help support the next 100 years by giving an anniversary gift. Your gift helps support the great work going on in the School. Learn what is included in each gift level.

Help support the next 100 years

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The Daily Iowan

155

YEARS OF THE DAILY IOWAN

The award-winning student
newspaper, The Daily Iowan,
has served the UI community
since 1868

Sahithi Student Center

# 2

University for writing

According to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings

1st

UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
IN THE UNITED STATES

Iowa City earned this
designation in 2008

City of literature statue

70+

Scholarships

SJMC awards more than $200,000 in scholarships and awards annually.

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Events

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Prompt for the Planet Workshop

Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art!  Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels. Space is limited!  Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds

State of Visual Evidence Symposium

Monday, April 8, 2024 3:00pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
We invite experts in the field of visual communication to discuss the current challenges and opportunities that synthetic media pose for the contemporary media environment, and how we can utilize visuals as data to answer social scientific questions.
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Global mentoring: Strategies for international faculty success

Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
New international faculty often face unique challenges in adapting to a different academic culture. This webinar serves as a resource to facilitate that adaptation.
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News

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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.
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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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Jamil Marques joins the University of Iowa SJMC as an associate professor in 2024-2025

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication is excited to announce that Francisco Paulo Jamil Marques will be joining as an associate professor of journalism studies in 2024-2025. 
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Event Management Certificate Students Behind the Scenes at Carver

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
While the Iowa Women’s Basketball team enjoys a sold-out season and national accolades, Event Management Certificate students are there helping make it happen.