Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Welcome back students! The Drake University SJMC faculty and staff are excited to get the school year started. Share Your Support for Dean Staub’s Family SJMC Dean Catherine Staub’s husband has been diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. She is taking a leave of absence to support him during his treatments. Associate Dean Kelly Bruhn will...

Artificial Intelligence workshop June 1 Join us for this one-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence at Drake University on June 1. Attendees will learn about current generative AI tools and gain ideas of how those tools can be used in their professional lives. We’ll also discuss how they should not be used, terms of service and ethical issues...

Congratulations 2023 graduates! Professor Jeff Inman Named 2023 Mentor of the Year Jeff Inman, professor of Magazine and Brand Media, won the prestigious Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year Award. The award “recognizes the Drake University faculty or staff member who best demonstrates excellence in advising, an outstanding commitment to student success, and integrity...

SJMC Scholarship Awards and Students of the Year Announced The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce the 2023-2024 SJMC Scholarship Awards and Students of the Year. Tayelon Scott, Clifton Scholarship Lia Reichmann, Harrison Harding Scholarship Abby Blazevic, Erik Isgrig Advertising Scholarship Emma Stroner, John Lytle Scholarship Victoria Soliz, E.T. Meredith...

While majoring in Digital Media Production at Drake University, you will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of Digital Media Production. From writing scripts, working in an all-hands-on-deck video production class and mixed media editing. Classes you can take that focus on digital media production in your first year at Drake University include Multimedia...

DotDash Meredith Apprentices Announced The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce the 2023-2024 DotDash Meredith Apprentices.   DDM Apprentices are imbedded with a team for a full academic year, working and learning alongside seasoned writers, editors, and designers. They get hands-on experience ideating and creating for the largest digital and...

Drake Mag looking for 2023-24 staffers Nate Eisenmann is looking for staffers for next year’s Drake Mag team. You can check out the requirements here. Email your application to nate.eisenmann@drake.edu. Questions? Contact Nate. Opportunity to get involved: Live Episodes of “The Dog Dish” DBS has two live episodes of “The Dog Dish” this week on...

Drake University is home to one of the finest schools of journalism and mass communication (SJMC) programs in the Midwest. If you’re interested in journalism, advertising, digital media, magazine media, newspaper editing or even public relations, the Drake SJMC may be the right fit for you. Drake University’s SJMC is home to so many different...

Whether you’re looking for a place to work/study remotely, catch up with your friends, or simply enjoy a nice moment to yourself, the following coffee shops near Drake University will have you covered. This list, curated just for Drake students, focuses on places that are known for their quality coffee, unique ambiance and overall vibes...

It Depends on what you’re interested in. How hard is journalism school? Journalism school varies in difficulty levels. Different skill levels are required depending on your chosen major. There are components to each major varying from one on one, to independent work, and finally group/team work. Drake University Journalism majors include Digital Media Production, Multimedia...