Author: Chris Snider (Chris Snider)

DSM Intern Connection 2025 Launches June 3  Start your internship on the right foot at the DSM Intern Connection 2025 Kickoff Event – Elevate Your Network: Mastering Connection & Confidence for Career Success on Tuesday, June 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM (CDT). This high-energy, interactive session is designed to help students build authentic relationships, boost their confidence, and...

PRSSA hosting pitch competition  The Bulldogs may be out of the Big Dance, but PRSSA is hosting a March Madness of our own! Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday at 7pm in Meredith 102 for a PR pitch tournament. All skill levels and experience are welcome! We will be brainstorming a response to...

SJMC Seniors launch True Blue Studio brand Seniors in the Digital Media Production and Advertising capstones are launching an all-new brand this week, True Blue Studio. In the coming weeks, They’ll be releasing a variety of high quality programs on their YouTube channel, including live productions, talk shows, and thought-provoking videos. You can watch True...

T-D teaming up with MVC student publications  Times-Delphic sports editor Serena Thiede will be working with Illinois State’s student publication to write a collaborative sports story with all the other Missouri Valley sports editors about why they think their home team will win the MVC. Drake is the No. 1 seed, so she’s got a...

Drake PRSSA members attended the Midwest District Conference (Beyond the Skyline) last week in Chicago.   Editor-in-Chief applications open for student media  Are you interested in becoming an Editor-in-Chief of an award-winning student publication? Applications are now open through March 16 at 11:59 pm. Apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, references, and up to five samples...

Drake University professors Chris Porter (Artificial Intelligence) and Chris Snider (SJMC) will host four virtual lunch and learn events centered around generative AI topics in the coming weeks. The first one will be a session on Microsoft 365 Copilot. See details and sign up below. Cost for each session is $40. Get Started With Microsoft...

Students win BEA awards Drake SJMC students won two Awards of Excellence in the BEA Festival of Media Arts Awards.  In the Narrative category of the Film & Video Competition, Chris Veninga won an Award of Excellence for the short film, “Influenced.”  In the Multimedia Storytelling category of the Interactive Multimedia and Emerging Technology Competition, Seth Coughlin,...

Drake students win ICMA awards Drake students won 24 awards, including seven first place prizes at the Iowa College Media Association convention last week. That beats out last year’s haul of 17 awards and five first places. Here’s the complete list: First Place Second Place Third Place Honorable Mention Be a Dotdash Meredith Apprentice You...

Celebrate SJMC Days: Feb. 10-14! 🎉  Join us for an exciting week of events as we celebrate SJMC Days! From networking opportunities to expert insights, there’s something for everyone.  Featured Speaker: Maddie Hiatt, JO ‘18 Senior Social Media Editor at Travel & Leisure Magazine Monday, Feb. 10 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | 📍 124C...

Drake SJMC Students Shine in National Journalism Contests  Drake University’s SJMC students continue to make their mark in prestigious journalism competitions, showcasing their creativity and storytelling skills.  Hearst Features Writing Contest Success: Nate Eisenmann secured 13th place in the highly competitive Hearst Features Writing contest. His captivating piece, “What Silence Actually Sounds Like,” published in Urban Plains, explored Orfield Labs...