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...
Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Drake University’s Dr. Kelly Bruhn Inducted into PRSA College of Fellows
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...
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School of Journalism and Mass Communication Dean Catherine Staub Announces Retirement
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...
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Drake SJMC Students Secure Positions with Real Simple, Southern Living, Eating Well and more
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...
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Drake SJMC Students Secure Positions with Real Simple, Southern Living, Eating Well and more
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...
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SJMC Monday Memo – May 12, 2025
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...
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Drake SJMC to host high school summer camp July 7-10
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...
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SJMC Monday Memo – April 28, 2025
It was great to have so many alums and friends back home in Meredith Hall for Relays. Mark your calendars now for the SJMC Relays Party 2026 on Saturday, April 25! Alumni Award winners Congratulations to these SJMC Alumni who were recognized as 2025 Drake University Alumni Award Recipients: Lee Ann Colacioppo, JO’86: Alumni Achievement...
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Professor Snider to host social media strategy workshop
Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication professor Chris Snider will host a one-day workshop on May 21 to help participants build a social media strategy. The workshop is called Build a Social Media Strategy with AI and will include how to use AI to help enhance your strategy. Snider teaches classes on social media,...
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SJMC Monday Memo – April 21, 2025
SJMC students win awards Drake students won two awards and were finalists for three more in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards. In-Depth Reporting (Small) Feature Writing (Small) Best Ongoing Student Magazine Television In-Depth Reporting Campus organizations hiring for fall Drake Mag: If you’re interested in being a part of an...