Recent Drake University graduate Cassandra Schoene was recognized as a national leader in Social Media Reporting in the Associated College Press’s annual Pacemaker Awards, one of the most prestigious national college media contests in the country. Schoene was awarded first place in Social Media Reporting for her six-part TikTok series for Urban Plains, the Drake...
Drake University has promoted associate dean Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, to lead the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as its next dean. Bruhn will assume the role July 1, 2026, following the retirement of the current dean, Dr. Catherine M. Staub. Bruhn will serve as the ninth dean of the School of Journalism and...
Drake University student media organizations set a new University record in this year’s College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, nabbing seven first place finishes, including Feature Magazine of the Year and Weekly Newspaper of the Year. “These wins are a testament to the excellent work Drake students produce on a regular basis,” said Catherine Staub, dean...
Drake students, publications named Pinnacle finalists Congrats to Drake Mag, the TD, and Periphery for all being named Pinnacle Finalists, as well as congrats to all the individual finalists for the year. Winners will be announced at the CMA conference in October. Pinnacle Finalists: Big-Name Journalists Coming to IEC Conference at Drake The IEC Annual Conference is...
Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Professor of Public Relations and Associate Dean of the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), has been inducted into the prestigious Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows. This honor is reserved for the nation’s most esteemed public relations professionals. Bruhn is now one of only...
The following message, announcing Dean Catherine Staub‘s decision to step down as dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was sent from Provost Sue Mattison to the Drake University campus community on June 18, 2025. Dear faculty, staff, and students, I am writing to share that Dr. Catherine Staub, dean of the School of...
Six Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2025-2026 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with Southern Living, Real Simple, Midwest Living, Eating Well, Parents, and BHG.com. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students are placed...
Six Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2025-2026 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with Southern Living, Real Simple, Midwest Living, Eating Well, Parents, and BHG.com. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students are placed with...
Celebrating our seniors The SJMC is preparing to celebrate our seniors and graduate students before they walk across the stage. If you are a senior, please complete these items: We are very excited to celebrate you. Congratulations on your accomplishment! Pupp wins podcast award SJMC student April Pupp was a top-20 finisher in the inaugural Hearst...
High school students are invited to sign up for our annual Media Now summer camp July 7-10 at Drake University in Des Moines. Students will have a chance to stay in the dorms and eat in the Drake dining hall – all while growing their journalism and media skills. The camp includes a variety of...