Monday, February 23 – Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced today it has named Professor Jennifer Glover Konfrst, APR, associate dean of the school beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. “I’m looking forward to working with Professor Konfrst as she recruits new Bulldogs to Drake and ensures all SJMC students are able...
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Drake Student Media Wins Big at College Media Association Awards
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...
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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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Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Honored as Outstanding Educator by PRSA
Des Moines, IA – October 2, 2024 – The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication is proud to announce that Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Associate Dean and beloved professor, has been awarded the Outstanding Educator Award by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional contributions to public...
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Celebrating Meredith Hall: A Mies Masterpiece Renewed
The Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication are proud to announce a special event, Celebrating Meredith Hall: A Mies Masterpiece Renewed, on October 12th, 2024. This exciting evening will celebrate the restoration of Drake University’s Meredith Hall, a 1965 architectural landmark designed by modernist master Mies van der...
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Drake University SJMC Writing Program Places Fifth with Hearst, Nation’s Most Prestigious Collegiate Journalism Awards
Drake University placed fifth in the prestigious Hearst Intercollegiate Writing competition, a part of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program which recognizes exceptional student journalistic writing, photojournalism, audio storytelling, television, and multimedia journalism. The competition is open to 105 ACEJMC-accredited journalism schools across the country. Drake University is the smallest school and one of only two...
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Drake SJMC Welcomes Two-Time Peabody Award Winner as Newest Faculty Member
Des Moines, Iowa – August 24, 2024 – David Lubbers, former ESPN investigative feature producer and writer, and multi-award-winning sports journalist, will join the Drake SJMC faculty as an Assistant Professor of Multimedia News Journalism. Lubbers brings a wealth of experience and impressive achievements from a distinguished journalism career. During his 18-year tenure at ESPN,...
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Drake SJMC Students Secure Positions with People, Better Homes & Gardens, Travel & Leisure, The Spruce and Midwest Living
Five Drake University students have been selected to serve as Dotdash Meredith apprentices for the 2024-2025 academic year. Assignments this year include editorial, social, and graphic design positions with People, Better Homes & Gardens, Travel & Leisure, The Spruce, and Midwest Living. Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in the country. Students...
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SJMC hosting workshops on social media, generative AI and data visualization
The Drake SJMC is hosting a series of one-day workshops featuring SJMC professors and professors from Drake’s computer science department. May 16: SJMC Refresh Our SJMC Refresh on May 16 includes Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication professors presenting classes on these topics: May 28: Integrating Large Language Models into Your Applications This hands-on...
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SJMC Launches Dean Team Scholars Program
The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) launched the SJMC Dean Team Scholars program to support a group of high-potential communication and journalism students who are first-generation college students, from an underserved population or have demonstrated financial need. The Scholars are immersed in the media profession through networking with media professionals, leadership development...