JMS News
Tomorrow’s media professionals are already reporting stories, producing content, building campaigns, and engaging audiences. News from the School of Journalism and Media Studies showcases the real-world experiences and professional opportunities that move students from the classroom into their careers. Meet the storytellers, strategists, and innovators changing how information is shared.
Joe Carberry encourages JMS students to look beyond the “obvious path”
Nov 2JMS Fest guest speaker encouraged students to explore their interests, build meaningful connections and remain open to unexpected career paths.
Capstone Teams Earn Bernays Awards
Oct 23Two student public relations teams working on Broom Center projects earned top honors in the 2026 Public Relations Society of America San Diego and Imperial Counties Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards.
Second Annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award Honored at PRSSA ICON
Oct 22Dr. Kaye Sweetser, APR, PRSA Fellow has received the second annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award.
From Basement to Live Radio: How KCR is getting their air time
Oct 20New “Basement Beats” podcast combines KPBS’ reach with KCR’s student-driven approach to highlight local bands.
Second Annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award Honored at PRSSA ICON
Oct 17Dr. Kaye Sweetser, professor of public relations at San Diego State University, has received the second annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award. Scott Pansky, co-founder of Allison Worldwide and a former student of Dr. Glen Broom, presented the award to Sweetser at PRSSA ICON in Orlando during the annual national awards luncheon.
Applications Open for the 8th Cohort of Broom Student Fellows
Oct 15We are accepting applications for its eighth cohort of Broom Student Fellows. The spring 2027 fellowship will give selected students access to high-level professional development experiences designed to move learning beyond the classroom and into the working world of public relations.
SDSU Journalists Earn Honors in 2025 SPJ Awards Contest
Oct 1The Daily Aztec staff and JMS students are recognized for work in reporting, multimedia and other categories.
San Diego Sun Internships: Valuing The Human Connection Aspect Of Journalism
Aug 25SDSU Journalism student Cameron Dale says “it’s a wonderful thing to feel like your work has been seen and valued.”
I walked 170 miles and there was no “right” route
Jul 16A 170-mile solo journey along the Camino de Santiago becomes a lesson in uncertainty, human connection, self-trust and finding your own path.
SD Sun Journalism Internships: “A Crash Course In The Fundamentals Of Journalism”
Jul 16SDSU intern Arya Karthik says goodbye and recalls lessons learned covering the downtown San Diego beat