SDSU School of Journalism & Media Studies (JMS)

10/08/2026

Attend our online information session on Friday, October 9, from 10–11 a.m. 

Join us on Zoom: 
https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/83981730614

10/07/2026

Courage in Media Symposium

Journalism and Media Studies presents the 2026 Courage in Media Symposium.

Tuesday, October 13, at 4 p.m.
Alumni House Conference Room

“Beginning with small acts like showing up, telling the truth, searching for our options, and bearing witness to injustice can embolden us to do more.”

— Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer, authors of On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear

09/02/2026

07/22/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that while attending this year’s ICORIA, our fantastic faculty member, Dr. Han, was honored with the Rising Star Award from the International Journal of Advertising.

We are so lucky to have such brilliant minds shaping the future of our field!

07/21/2026

JMS 495 World Cup Sports Reporting summer class recap!

07/19/2026

What a summer for JMS 495: World Cup! Our students dove headfirst into the world of sports journalism, gaining incredible hands-on experience and learning directly from the best in San Diego media.

Here is a look back at an action-packed June:
- Masterclasses and Q&As with local legends: Annie Heilbrunn at The San Diego Union-Tribune on feature storytelling, plus incredible insights from Mark Ziegler on covering the World Cup.
- Broadcast deep-dives: A massive thank you to FOX 5/KUSI’s Chase Izidoro and Allison Edmonds for the in-class demo reel workshop and an amazing behind-the-scenes station tour!
- The Beautiful Game: Experiencing the action firsthand at the Countdown to ‘26 Colombia vs. Jordan warm-up game at Snapdragon Stadium, and catching the hype at the San Diego FC Soccer Celebration at Belmont Park.

06/15/2026

Want real agency experience before graduation? Join the 2027 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) and work with a national client on research, strategy, creative development, and media planning.

✨ Gain hands-on experience
✨ Build your portfolio
✨ Develop leadership skills
✨ Compete against universities across the region

JMS Advertising placed 3rd in the 2026 district competition! To apply, click the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

Mastered it! 🎓 Congratulations to our incredible Master’s graduates!

We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next.

Go Aztecs! ❤️🖤

04/27/2026

Celebrating our top graduates! ✨

Honoring the brilliance, grit and achievements of our standout graduates today. You earned this!

We can’t wait to see the impact you make next!

04/17/2026

Join us for a high-impact morning of career insights on Tuesday, April 21st, at 8:00 AM in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.

This event features two expert-led panels designed to help you navigate the modern media landscape and master the hiring process. Whether you are curious about emerging roles in PR and journalism or looking for “inside track” tips on how to make your resume stand out, this event bridges the gap between graduation and your first dream job.

Open to all students, faculty, alumni, and the public. Donuts and coffee will be provided!