University of Arizona School of Journalism

09/18/2026

Congratulations to the 15 School of Journalism alumni nominated this week for 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Regional Emmy Awards! 🏆

Find the full list here:

15 Journalism Alumni Nominated for 2026 Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards Thursday Jesse Tellez Image University of Arizona School of Journalism alumni were nominated for 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Regional Emmy Awards across 16 categories. rockymountainemmy.org Fifteen University of Arizona School of J...

09/17/2026

Thank you to all who attended the School of Journalism's fourth annual Student Welcome Mixer!

Undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty and club representatives came together to connect and spread awareness about resources and opportunities available on campus.

We wish you all a great semester ahead!

09/15/2026

We are thrilled to announce the Center for Border & Global Journalism has been reauthorized at the University of Arizona.

🔗 Read more about the center’s plans for the future: https://bit.ly/4h95tRE

Center for Border & Global Journalism to Build on Research, Partnerships After Reauthorization Today Jesse Tellez Image The University of Arizona’s Center for Border & Global Journalism (CBGJ) has been reauthorized for operations until fiscal year 2033, allowing it to continue its work supporting ...

09/14/2026

Students from across the University of Arizona are finding their voices through the UAZ Podcast club. 🎙️

Learn how the student-led organization got started and is helping others create podcasts of their own:

Podcast Club Connects U of A Students Through Audio Storytelling Sept. 11, 2026 Jesse Tellez Image UAZ Podcast members Seliat Ojelabi, Nicole Camacho and Rebecca Ursule. University of Arizona senior Nicole Camacho hoped to keep her passion for audio storytelling alive when she arrived on campus as a...

09/10/2026

This summer, School of Journalism administration, faculty and staff worked behind the scenes to refresh student equipment and update shared spaces, improve student services, tell the School's story and prepare for a new academic year.

🔗 Read more about what's new in the SoJ this fall:

Summer Work Prepares the School of Journalism for New Academic Year Tuesday Image Work began this summer to install new photo displays and a historical timeline in the School of Journalism. Photo by Rick Wiley While the University of Arizona campus is noticeably quieter during the summer months, SoJ...

09/10/2026

The School of Journalism is thrilled to welcome Alexis Huicochea, executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, to its Journalism Advisory Council!

Huicochea joins more than a dozen industry experts and alumni on the council, who provide strategic counsel to SoJ leadership and support outreach efforts.

Welcome, Alexis! 🎉

Longtime Tucson journalist and editor, Alexis Huicochea, is named executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/02/2026

Assistant Professor Zicheng Cheng recently spoke about her research on AI and evolving technologies on the new UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences podcast "From Abstract to Impact."

Listen to the episode here:

From Abstract to ImpactWelcome to “From Abstract to Impact,” a mini-podast that explores how research in the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Science expands our understanding of people and impacts our lives. Image How does AI and evolving technologies reshape how people di...

08/28/2026

What happens to language, cultural traditions and identity when people move across borders? 🌎

Journalism Professor Jessica Retis has spent the last year exploring that question in several countries, from Spain and France to Japan, Brazil and England.

Her research examines how Latin American diasporas use media to stay connected and how ethnic media are evolving across continents.

🔗 Learn more about her journey and research:

Journalism Professor Researches Latinx Diasporas Around the World Thursday Jesse Tellez Image University of Arizona School of Journalism Professor Jessica Retis For University of Arizona School of Journalism Professor Jessica Retis, a year-long sabbatical provided an opportunity to research the stor...

08/25/2026

Recent graduates of the School of Journalism’s Bilingual Journalism program presented their capstone projects at the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson last week.

Richard Whitmer presented Bordernote, a documentary photography and storytelling project, which will be on view at the Consulate of Mexico through Sept. 25.

Mario Sosa presented his documentary film, "Migration 0: Return Stories in Mexico City," his final M.A. project.

Congratulations to these alumni! 🎉

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, Wildcats! 🎉

We're looking forward to another great semester ahead!