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Our Mission
The Iowa Journalist provides professional “real world” experience in photojournalism and desktop publishing software to meet media and public relations objectives. Students write, edit, design, and produce Iowa Journalist, a magazine for alumni and friends of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Iowa Journalist presents news and feature stories about the school’s programs, students, faculty and alumni.
The Latest Iowa Journalist News
Increasing Interest in Public Records
Professional in Residence: Dave Toplikar
Shooting videos, photos and writing are just a few of the many tasks Multimedia Reporter Dave Toplikar takes on at the Lawrence Journal-World.
Are Students Benefiting From the Learning Portfolio Process?
The portfoliio is a learning process for both the students and the J-MC School with differing opinions on the requirement.
NABJ Seeks More Readers, Viewers, Members
Where Will Ed Go From Here?
Ed on Campus is celebrating its first year as the only student organization in the UI J-MC School focused on the magazine industry. But in April, an entirely new executive board will be elected for fall 2007.
Jennifer Hemmingsen, Internship and Assessment Coordinator, Resigns
After nearly two years of service as J-MC Internship and Assessment Coordinator, Jennifer Hemmingsen resigns to pursue career as print journalist.
Society of Professional Journalists on the Move
SPJ increases speakers and mileage as members travel to Midwinter Conference.
Marketing Manager Tells PRSSA Members Importance of Originality, Experience
High School Teachers Try to Keep Up on Changing Industry
High school journalism teachers attend a retreat to discuss the importance of incorporating media convergence in journalism.
Steve Berry's Book Provides Insider's Views
Professor Steve Berry is in the process of writing a book he said he hopes will help the public understand journalists better.
Catalan Spirit
Professor David Domingo from Catalonia is the latest addition to the UI J-MC School.
University of Iowa Student and Faculty Awards
Recent undergraduates, graduates and faculty members receive awards for outstanding journalistic work.
ABC News Poll Receives First Iowa Gallup Award
Recognized for its outstanding use of data analysis, ABC News was given the Gallup Award for a two-part series that accurately reflected the most important findings of polls taken in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Poe Facilitates Communication Between Middle East and U.S. Students
The Soliya program is an initiative to increase communication, and subsequently understanding, between college students in the Middle East and the United States.
Washington Post Writer Visits UI
What do white plastic patio chairs, haunted waterbed stores and discount funeral homes have in common? The answer is: Hank Stuever, Style section writer for The Washington Post.
Shaffer Stands in the Middle of History
No clips, no internships and no idea what to do with his two degrees- that’s how Robert Shaffer (B.A. 1996, journalism and history) left Iowa City after graduation and headed to Los Angeles Calif.
Oukrop Paves Path for Women in Journalism
Carol Oukrop (Ph.D. 1969), a woman who has long had a passion to improve women’s status in the field of journalism education, is best known for co-authoring the first national study on the status of women in journalism education.
Balancing Passion With Journalistic Integrity
Protesting nuclear proliferation in New York, running for congress as a socialist and working on a number of documentaries as producer, director and editor, Gloria Williams has lived an eventful and conscientious existence.
IHSPA Celebrates 85 Years
Ethical Issues, Hall of Fame Inductees Showcased
The Iowa High School Press Association encouraged high school students to remain creative while staying within legal and ethical boundaries at its 85th Anniversary Conference.
MAP Quest to the Artic
Master’s Project leads student to explore Inuit culture
Sonya Gunderson’s research of Inuit culture and arts began in the summer of 2000 in the Canadian Artic.