SDSU School of Journalism & Media Studies (JMS)

We are incredibly proud to announce that while attending this year’s ICORIA, our fantastic faculty member, Dr. Han, was honored with the Rising Star Award from the International Journal of Advertising.

We are so lucky to have such brilliant minds shaping the future of our field!

What a summer for JMS 495: World Cup! Our students dove headfirst into the world of sports journalism, gaining incredible hands-on experience and learning directly from the best in San Diego media.

Here is a look back at an action-packed June:
- Masterclasses and Q&As with local legends: Annie Heilbrunn at The San Diego Union-Tribune on feature storytelling, plus incredible insights from Mark Ziegler on covering the World Cup.
- Broadcast deep-dives: A massive thank you to FOX 5/KUSI’s Chase Izidoro and Allison Edmonds for the in-class demo reel workshop and an amazing behind-the-scenes station tour!
- The Beautiful Game: Experiencing the action firsthand at the Countdown to ‘26 Colombia vs. Jordan warm-up game at Snapdragon Stadium, and catching the hype at the San Diego FC Soccer Celebration at Belmont Park.

Want real agency experience before graduation? Join the 2027 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) and work with a national client on research, strategy, creative development, and media planning.

✨ Gain hands-on experience
✨ Build your portfolio
✨ Develop leadership skills
✨ Compete against universities across the region

JMS Advertising placed 3rd in the 2026 district competition! To apply, click the link in our bio.

Mastered it! 🎓 Congratulations to our incredible Master’s graduates!

We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next.

Go Aztecs! ❤️🖤

Celebrating our top graduates! ✨

Honoring the brilliance, grit and achievements of our standout graduates today. You earned this!

We can’t wait to see the impact you make next!

Join us for a high-impact morning of career insights on Tuesday, April 21st, at 8:00 AM in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.

This event features two expert-led panels designed to help you navigate the modern media landscape and master the hiring process. Whether you are curious about emerging roles in PR and journalism or looking for “inside track” tips on how to make your resume stand out, this event bridges the gap between graduation and your first dream job.

Open to all students, faculty, alumni, and the public. Donuts and coffee will be provided!

Join us for our Spring Screening Circle on April 29th!

For this semester’s event, we are screening the animated musical fantasy film K-Pop Demon Hunters!

The event will kick off with a live Ignite K-Pop performance and a Mythology Talk hosted by the APIDA Center! This screening offers a unique opportunity to explore how Korean culture, folklore, and music are represented in today’s media landscape. Come enjoy free snacks and giveaways while connecting with various student organizations.

Date: April 29th
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Location: Montezuma Theater (Aztec Student Union)

This event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Come connect, engage, and foster meaningful conversations around media representation, cultural identity, and the power of performance.

We are officially bringing the runway to the classroom this Fall 2026! Introducing JMS 547 - RuPaul’s Drag Race: Media, Markets & Power, a deep dive into how a subcultural phenomenon became a global media powerhouse.

Don’t sashay away from this opportunity to earn credit while studying one of the most influential franchises jn modern television!