University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Whether you're skeptical, opposed, or all for AI, there's no denying that it's transforming journalism, advertising, public relations, and strategic communication. A new course from University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication is helping CLAS students learn how to navigate those changes thoughtfully.

Developed by Assistant Professor Sang Jung Kim, the AI and Media course explores both the opportunities and risks of AI while encouraging students to wrestle with ethical questions and real-world applications.

For senior Ava Goldsmith, the course changed how she thinks about artificial intelligence: "I now feel more equipped to enter the workforce because of my knowledge of how to use it and when to use it."

Beginning this fall, the course will also count toward the university's new AI certificate.

This week's guest is Abby Jones! She is SJMC's first ever Writing and Communication Marketing Lead. In this episode you'll find out what her second area of study is, what she's been reading and more!

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qgcljRo5NKe1IvyjgTj72?si=9MI6AJL1Q2aPka-RM1Gvfw

We’ll cross the Mississippi for today’s internship spotlight! Emily Pavlik has spent her summer with Paylocity as a marketing intern! Check out what she has to say about the experience so far!

“This summer, I’m working as a marketing intern at Paylocity; an HR, payroll, and IT company all in one. In my first four weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to assist at a client event and hear commentary on a specific product, conduct research on Paylocity’s competitors, expand my software knowledge, and write two blog posts for their website. Overall, I’ve gained meaningful insight into the corporate world, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing throughout the rest of the summer!"

Well done Emily! We’re excited to see everything you’ll do this summer!

What happens when you mix costumes, creativity, and a river? A flotilla of FUN! 🎉

Hundreds of people hit the Yahara River with decorated boats and floaties for this year’s Fools Flotilla. 🚣‍SJMC student Cole Krueger covered the unique event as part of his internship with WMTV 15 in Madison.

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Hundreds of floaties take over Yahara River for annual Fools Flotilla Hundreds of people dressed up in group costumes and placed their boats, canoes, kayaks, and floaties into the river in part of the annual Fools Flotilla event.

We're over halfway through June, but we're just getting started on sharing SJMC scholarship recipients!

Addison Driscoll: Harry S. Bunker Memorial Scholarship
Fatima Salinas Gutierrez: A.W. Lee Scholarship/Strategic Communication
Karch Smith: Jim Zabel Scholarship
Hannah Neuville: A.W. Lee Scholarship/Editorial-Commentary

Congratulations to these awesome students!

Congratulations to another Kappa Tau Alpha scholar, Isabelle Foland!

In addition to majoring in Journalism, Isabelle also minored in Spanish. Her favorite SJMC memory was “Working at The Daily Iowan!” Isabelle is now a Communities Reporter for The Des Moines Register.

The Latino Native American Cultural Center at 308 Melrose Ave is set to be demolished. Students are concerned the Afro-American Cultural Center could be at risk. Some fear they may lose spaces of belonging, support, and identity.

The city of Iowa City is looking to expand the Burlington Street Bridge due to concerns from community members about traffic flow and these institutions are caught in middle of the dispute.

Tap below to read read the perspectives section piece, Burlington Bridge Project Puts Afro House at Risk — and Reflects Larger Pattern at UIowa by Jay McCurtis
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15PVYMb7V8Liygdrrk0zqKwK2twbj4bpY/view?usp=sharing

This week on About the Abstract host Jacy West talks to SJMC Associate Professor Jamil Marques about the editorial policies and structural characteristics of Global South-based communication, media, and journalism academic journals. Dr. Marques and the other authors on the article analyzed the balance and tension between seeking international recognition and addressing the needs of local audiences.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kcyhp69LlwN5nPVGsagok?si=wQszrgLWQjuvebdwfe3zzA

This week on About the Abstract host Jacy West talks to SJMC Associate Professor Jamil Marques about the editorial policies and structural characteristics of Global South-based communication, media, and journalism academic journals. Dr. Marques and the other authors on the article analyzed the balance and tension between seeking international recognition and addressing the needs of local audiences.

Tap below if you would like to listen!

Episode 11: Communication Research Inequalities and the Prestige Dilemma ft. Jamil Marques About the Abstract · Episode