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
06/23/2026
This week on LinkedIn, we're looking back at some of our only-at-SMPA moments from this past spring semester.
Take a look at a few of our favorites we'll be featuring! ➡️
Give us a follow here: https://www.linkedin.com/school/school-of-media-and-public-affairs-gwu
POV: You just followed SMPA’s official new LinkedIn page. 👀
Yes, that’s right - we’re on LinkedIn!
Expect everything that makes SMPA special including our student achievements, faculty research, alumni spotlights and the stories that define our community. We can’t wait to see you all there!
🔗🤳🏼Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/school/school-of-media-and-public-affairs-gwu
A sneak preview of something very coming soon…👀
06/11/2026
Happy World Cup day! (and Shakira’s new song, for those who celebrate.)⚽ 🥅
SMPA Director Peter Loge (also known as “soccer guy”) broke down the biggest headlines of the 2026 World Cup from politics to players and pressures on the pitch with GWToday ahead of today’s kickoff game.🏟️
🔗 Read the full article here: https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/kicks-contenders-and-chaos-world-cup-preview
06/09/2026
Student Summer Spotlight! ☀️📰
Journalism and Mass Communication student Sofia Mocsi is spending her summer in NYC working with the CBS News Communications team as a Network Communications Intern.
We’re so ! 🙌
Landed an exciting internship? Exploring a new city? Working a cool job? Whatever your summer looks like, we want to hear about it. 📧 Email us at [email protected] to be featured on social media!
06/04/2026
SMPA staff 🤝 new team photo
06/02/2026
SMPA Student Ambassador Applications are OPEN!
If you’re passionate about being a part of the SMPA community and committed to serve as an ambassador and mentor for your peers, the university, and prospective students - this is your opportunity.
Applications are open until July 14th! 📝🧑💻
06/01/2026
📚 Professor Lee Huebner’s book, Nixon’s Elusive Totality: It Depends on Who Writes the History, is officially out now and we couldn’t be more .
We are excited to celebrate his incredible work and the mark he continues to make on the field! 🙌
05/21/2026
Congratulations to Professor Janet Steele for being awarded the SMPA Staub Faculty Excellence Award! 👏
The SMPA Staub Faculty Excellence Award is given to an SMPA faculty member for their outstanding achievement in teaching, effectiveness in advising and mentoring or service roles outside the classroom.
It is truly a reminder of our remarkable faculty who are fully devoted to our students’ success.
Congratulations again to Professor Steele! 🎊🙌
One last goodbye to our graduates! 👋😔
Just in case you ever need to remember some of the special people (and floors!) that make up our SMPA community. 🫶
🎥 Shoutout to Jack for bringing this video together.