School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) at The George Washington University

School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) at The George Washington University The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a trailblazer in the study of political communication, journalism and media.

The School of Media and Public Affairs is a recognized center for teaching and research in political communication, journalism, global media studies, and documentary filmmaking. Our faculty is composed of accomplished scholars, award-winning journalists, and dedicated educators. Our mission is to explore how ideas and information are communicated and how the media influence policy and politics in a democracy. The university reserves the right to delete content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing; targets or disparages any ethnic, racial, religious, or gender group; advocates illegal activity; infringes copyrights or trademarks; contains spam, junk mail, or unauthorized solicitations; or violates any applicable local, state, or federal law, or university policies.

Interested in learning more about our new Democracy Innovation Prize? 💡🏛️Join us to hear about the prize, how to get inv...
09/15/2026

Interested in learning more about our new Democracy Innovation Prize? 💡🏛️

Join us to hear about the prize, how to get involved this year, and how to turn your ideas into action with SMPA National Council Member John Barth.

Got an idea that could strengthen democracy and public trust in U.S. elections? Curious to know more?

🔗 RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/262573560922157 for our info session on September 30 from 12:30 - 1:30pm in MPA 401A.

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There’s nothing like welcoming SMPA alumni back to campus! 👋Last week, Ali Martell (PC ‘14) stopped in to catch up with ...
09/10/2026

There’s nothing like welcoming SMPA alumni back to campus! 👋

Last week, Ali Martell (PC ‘14) stopped in to catch up with Director Peter Loge and grabbed a quick photo. 📸

🗣️ Have you registered yet? Chris Christie sits down with Frank Sesno unfiltered and unscripted live at GW and on C-SPAN...
09/09/2026

🗣️ Have you registered yet? Chris Christie sits down with Frank Sesno unfiltered and unscripted live at GW and on C-SPAN on October 1.

🔗 RSVP now: https://form.jotform.com/262215899249167

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Do you have a story for Chris Christie that captures this moment in time—something you think could be a real conversation starter?

We’re looking for student stories that capture the state of American politics and how it affects you. 🔗 Share them with us: https://form.jotform.com/262444478979174

Please Note: Submission and/or the video recorded conversation does not guarantee that my story will be featured.

09/08/2026

Which area code are you reppping? 🧐💥Our SMPA community shared their hometown digits during Kickoff last week!

Thank you everyone for coming - excited for a great year ahead. 🫶

The JMC Honors application is now open! 📝🏅This opportunity is open to JMC Seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio...
09/02/2026

The JMC Honors application is now open! 📝🏅

This opportunity is open to JMC Seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio of published work. Applicants should also submit a short letter to the SMPA Awards Committee outlining their achievements and career goals.

Applications close on October 1! 🔗 Learn more here: https://smpa.forms.fm/fall-2026-jmc-honors-submission-form/forms/6002?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=fall+2026+jmc+honors+application&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUFOZpwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNrLjFCgNAqdbY6f9o-hPBychWDFB2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp1-BYSOlYNqhgEPjeXgdwFfMuVga59JWdxtqzmaGayjXk862z3o2Ur5BIJ-B_aem_SUAalXXwUhavzKXShx4-Dg

Your midweek SMPA hangout has arrived 👋 Bring your lunch, grab a coffee, work on a puzzle, or just come chat. Every Wed...
09/01/2026

Your midweek SMPA hangout has arrived 👋

Bring your lunch, grab a coffee, work on a puzzle, or just come chat. Every Wednesday from 11am–1pm, the 4th floor is your spot to slow down. ☕

No program, no RSVP, and no pressure. Find more information here: https://smpa.gwu.edu/smpa-coffee-club

See you there!

No stump speech. No talking points. No scripted answers.Chris Christie has been a governor, a presidential candidate, a ...
08/31/2026

No stump speech. No talking points. No scripted answers.

Chris Christie has been a governor, a presidential candidate, a prosecutor and one of the most outspoken voices in American politics. 🗣️

On October 1, Frank Sesno asks him what he really thinks about where American politics is headed — and what happens next.

Unfiltered. Unscripted.

📅 October 1 at 6 PM
📍 Jack Morton Auditorium

🔗 Register here for the C-SPAN national broadcast of this Sesno Series conversation: https://form.jotform.com/262215899249167

This is what SMPA community looks like! 👥Director Peter Loge caught up with SMPA alum Nick Seaver (‘07) this morning — a...
08/28/2026

This is what SMPA community looks like! 👥

Director Peter Loge caught up with SMPA alum Nick Seaver (‘07) this morning — always great seeing our grads back on campus.

Welcoming our SMPA freshmen class last week! 👋 We’re so excited to have you part of our SMPA community 🫶
08/25/2026

Welcoming our SMPA freshmen class last week! 👋

We’re so excited to have you part of our SMPA community 🫶

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of Classes from Director Peter Loge! 📚

Campus is buzzing and we couldn’t be happier to have everyone back for the year ahead.

Curious to read Director Loge’s advice for students this semester? 🔗 Link is in our bio!

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