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School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) at The George Washington University The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a trailblazer in the study of political communication, journalism and media.

The School of Media and Public Affairs is a recognized center for teaching and research in political communication, journalism, global media studies, and documentary filmmaking. Our faculty is composed of accomplished scholars, award-winning journalists, and dedicated educators. Our mission is to explore how ideas and information are communicated and how the media influence policy and politics in a democracy. The university reserves the right to delete content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing; targets or disparages any ethnic, racial, religious, or gender group; advocates illegal activity; infringes copyrights or trademarks; contains spam, junk mail, or unauthorized solicitations; or violates any applicable local, state, or federal law, or university policies.

Journalism & Mass Communications student Anthony Pellegrino was spotlighted by our Shapiro Fellow Liz Kelly Nelson! ⭐In ...
10/15/2026

Journalism & Mass Communications student Anthony Pellegrino was spotlighted by our Shapiro Fellow Liz Kelly Nelson! ⭐

In the Project C Newsletter, Anthony talks about building a TikTok following of 100K+, covering Congress as a first-year student on social media, and what young audiences want from the news. An experience only possible at SMPA, where students have unparalleled access to the nation’s capital.

🔗 Check out the full story here: https://newsletter.projectc.biz/p/the-freshman-on-the-capitol-hill-beat

🗣️Our speakers and moderator announced for the upcoming Campaigns & Elections event, Campaign Career Paths! Join us this...
10/14/2026

🗣️Our speakers and moderator announced for the upcoming Campaigns & Elections event, Campaign Career Paths!

Join us this Monday, October 19 at 6pm in the 5th floor studio! 🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio!

We are excited to welcome Jacqui Heinrich (ESIA ‘11) and Derek Kilmer as the 2026–2027 Terker Distinguished Fellows! 🙌A ...
10/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Jacqui Heinrich (ESIA ‘11) and Derek Kilmer as the 2026–2027 Terker Distinguished Fellows! 🙌

A three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, Jacqui Heinrich is a Senior White House Correspondent and co-host of The Sunday Briefing for FOX News Channel and President of the White House Correspondents’ Association.

A six-term U.S. Representative from Washington State, Derek Kilmer is now Senior Vice President for U.S. Program and Policy at The Rockefeller Foundation, where he leads its economic opportunity agenda and policy teams.

As Terker Fellows, Jacqui Heinrich and Derek Kilmer will share their expertise with SMPA students through classroom visits, public events, and one-on-one mentorship, offering firsthand insights and invaluable opportunities from leaders shaping today’s media and political environment.

🔗 Read more here: https://smpa.gwu.edu/smpa-welcomes-20262027-terker-distinguished-fellows-jacqui-heinrich-and-derek-kilmer

Report, film, and tell stories that matter in Costa Rica! 🌎Vertical Vida: Storytelling Costa Rica’s Culture & Conservati...
10/07/2026

Report, film, and tell stories that matter in Costa Rica! 🌎

Vertical Vida: Storytelling Costa Rica’s Culture & Conservation (SMPA 3193) is an experiential learning documentary-production course with Professor Imani M. Cheers.

Students will research, report, and produce short-form documentaries on climate change, ocean and marine conservation, coastal erosion, and the cultural heritage of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

💰 All registered students will receive $1,200 to support travel expenses.

📅 Applications are due October 18. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://passport.gwu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10005

Last night, Chris Christie joined Frank Sesno for an unscripted, unfiltered Sesno Series conversation. 📸A federal prosec...
10/02/2026

Last night, Chris Christie joined Frank Sesno for an unscripted, unfiltered Sesno Series conversation. 📸

A federal prosecutor, former governor, and presidential candidate, Chris Christie has spent decades at the center of American politics. At SMPA, we don’t watch politics from the sidelines. We’re in the room where it happens.

Thank you to everyone who attended. 🙌

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Coffee with students, then center stage. Governor Chris Christie is here for tonight’s Sesno Series. 📸‼️ If you’re regis...
10/01/2026

Coffee with students, then center stage. Governor Chris Christie is here for tonight’s Sesno Series. 📸

‼️ If you’re registered, doors open at 5 p.m. Entry is first-come, first-served until JMA reaches its capacity.‼️

Sesno Series takeover announcement! 🎤Join SMPA Journalism & Mass Communication student Maggie Crisp for a behind the sce...
10/01/2026

Sesno Series takeover announcement! 🎤

Join SMPA Journalism & Mass Communication student Maggie Crisp for a behind the scenes look at our conversation with Chris Christie tonight.

👀🤳🏼 Be on the watch for our Instagram stories!

Got questions about tomorrow’s Conversation with Chris Christie? 🤨 SMPA Political Communications student Zach Brody is d...
09/30/2026

Got questions about tomorrow’s Conversation with Chris Christie? 🤨

SMPA Political Communications student Zach Brody is doing a small Q&A takeover today to answer them! 📝

Zach sat down with Law School Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew, JD, PhD, GW College Dems, and GW College Republicans and he’s sharing what to expect ahead of our Sesno Series.

Send your questions and follow along on our stories! 👀

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