University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication

10/16/2026

Digital media communication and production: this is how Brian Ekdale does it!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Heading into the Midterms, America needs journalists now more than ever, and SJMC students are stepping up to the plate.

SJMC student Grace Olson fact checks Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rob Sand's claim that Iowa once had "the best public schools in the country," but is now "in the bottom half" in an article published by PolitiFact.

Olson provides the nuances of Sand's claim to Iowa voters, working to create an educated voter base that is versed in the issues on the ballot and claims being made going into the elections.

Check out her article at the link below!

In Iowa’s governor’s race, Democrat Rob Sand said Iowa used to have the best public schools and is now “in the bottom half.” Iowa placed highly in the past, but not number one. By one metric, Iowa’s K-12 schools rank 26th in the nation.

10/14/2026

Have you ever wondered what questions drive Professor David Dowling’s research or what his passions are outside of higher education? You can find the answers to those questions and more by tapping the link below.

Faculty across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences discuss the questions driving their research, what brought them to higher education, and the interests that shape their lives beyond their work.

10/14/2026

Have you ever wondered what questions drive Professor David Dowling’s research or what his passions are outside of higher education? You can find the answers to those questions and more by tapping the link below.
https://clas.uiowa.edu/news/2026/10/meet-four-clas-researchers-exploring-how-people-understand-themselves-and-world

10/14/2026

Alex Scott is searchin' to destroy misinformation in photojournalism.

10/13/2026

What happens when private equity reshapes workplaces, communities, and lives?

Join acclaimed journalist Megan Greenwell for a conversation about Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream, which tells the stories of four American workers affected by the world of private equity.

🗓 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Iowa City Public Library

We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

This week on the SJMC Podcast, host Disha Patel chats with Dravin Murti, who works for Iowa Barstool. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to run the account, his summer with Bleacher Report, and all the other cool orgs he’s a part of!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1t8Wqf6kSwWSehtF60tMIQ?si=zbaABgNqSQmIHs4wm10LKg

Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs.

10/12/2026

Have you heard? Adam Kempenaar's walkout song catches great vibes!

10/11/2026

A behind-the-scenes tour of ESPN College GameDay wasn't the only cool experience SJMC students had last week! College GameDay features reporter Jen Lada took time out of her busy visit to do a Q&A with students. This was an excellent opportunity to learn more about Jen's path to ESPN, inquire about the sports media industry and get insider tips!

Thank you Jen! 👏