The Drake University National Alumni Board will recognize six exceptional alumni with awards for professional achievement and loyalty to their alma mater.
Category: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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Drake University applications reach record high
A record number of prospective first-year undergraduate students have applied for admission to Drake University for the fall 2018 semester.
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SJMC Monday Memo | March 5, 2018
Applications open for campus media leadership Anyone interested in applying for a leadership position in a campus media organization for the 2018-19 academic year is encouraged to submit an application to the Board of Student Communications: faculty chair Jeff Inman (jeffrey.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC senator Jake Bullington (jacob.bullington@drake.edu). Available positions include president of Drake Broadcasting System,...
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Katrina Sletten receives Brooke Owens Fellowship for women in aerospace fields
The maximum course load at Drake University is 18 credit hours per semester. Senior Katrina Sletten has had six 18-credit semesters as she strives to graduate with a triple major across disciplines, studying physics, astronomy and public relations with a minor in mathematics. In addition to her full academic schedule, she has worked at the...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 26, 2018
Multimedia journalist Sarah Hoye in residence this week Sarah Hoye — a multimedia journalist who has worked for CNN, Al Jazeera America and for newspapers and TV stations in Florida and Texas — will be on campus this week to meet with SJMC students, visit classes and provide portfolio feedback. Below is Hoye’s itinerary. All...
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Drake University’s accreditation reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has publicly reaffirmed accreditation of Drake University for an additional 10 years.
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SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 19, 2018
U.S.-Japan relations in a fraught time Fumiaki Kubo, professor of American government and history at the University of Tokyo, will speak on Thursday, March 1, 7 p.m. in Mer. 106. Professor Kubo, an expert on U.S.-Japanese relations, will discuss the state of the alliance during an uncertain time in the Asia Pacific region. The lecture...
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Drake University is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2017-2018
Drake University is proud to once again be recognized among the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students.
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SJMC Monday Memo | Feb. 12, 2018
Urban Plains sweeps BEA category Student work published on the senior capstone website Urban Plains swept the “small team” category at this year’s Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. The winners were: 1st Place: Matthew Gogerty, Adam Rogan and Autumn Meyer; “500 Miles on 500 Dollars” 2nd Place: Autumn Meyer and Daniela Buvat; “Save the...
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Drake senior named Fulbright semi-finalist
Drake University senior Meghan Walters has been named a semi-finalist for the 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.