Allaire Nuss, a 2021 graduate of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has won a top honor in the international Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. Nuss won an Award of Excellence in the Specialty Program/Podcast category of the audio competition. The acceptance rate in the competition was 20 percent. Nuss’ entry...
Have a restful time off of classes! We’ll see you after spring break Fill out SJMC culture survey SJMC students are encouraged to participate in a survey that will be administered this week in all SJMC classes. Our SJMC diversity plan requires a periodic assessment be conducted to better understand the views of SJMC students,...
“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” “With rare exceptions, all of your most important achievements on this planet will come from working with others — or, in a word, partnership.” — Dr. Paul Farmer, physician, humanitarian and champion of global health equity (1959-2022)...
Celebrate student press freedom this week Student Press Freedom Day is an annual day of celebration founded by the Student Press Law Center to raise awareness about the importance of the First Amendment and student journalism. As part of the 2022 celebration on Thursday, Feb. 24, and in coordination with the theme “Unmute Yourself,” The...
Apply for Dotdash Meredith Apprenticeships You can work for the largest magazine media company in America. The DotDash Meredith Apprenticeship Program allows ambitious journalists and graphic designers the opportunity to earn both academic credit and gain professional, portfolio-level work experience. Selected students commit to working 15-20 hours per week at DotDash Meredith both semesters...
Transfer students, pick up some Drake swag! The University’s transfer student adviser, Lauren McCarthy, will set up a table in the Olmsted breezeway this week to greet transfer students and provide snacks and Drake swag — today, Monday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., and Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-noon. 2022-23 scholarship applications available A variety of...
Drake SJMC Spirit Week continues Join us on Instagram this week to show off your SJMC pride and win prizes. Here’s how it works:• Dress up based on the prompt (or use an old photo that goes with it).• Go to the @drakejmc Instagram Story.• Click the Add Yours sticker for that day.• Upload your photo following that day’s...
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! — William Hutchison Murray, Scottish mountaineer Best of luck on a great spring 2022 semester! — The Drake SJMC faculty and staff Save the date: SJMC alumni reunion and Centennial Celebration! We can’t wait to see everyone...
Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication grad Bailey Coronis gave an inside look at what it takes to be an intern at NBCUniversal. He’s now an East Coast Page after interning in the past.
Learn about NBCUniversal internships Bailey Coronis, JO’20, an East Coast page with NBCUniversal’s Today Show, will discuss the company’s robust internship program during a Zoom question-and-answer session on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m. CST. NBCUniversal is hiring summer interns in the following areas: Animation Production, Art & Design, Business Development & Strategy, Communications & Public...