JMS News

Graduate student Eugenie Budnik studies how well school leaders communicate during crises, examining preparedness gaps and exploring how AI could assist principals in crafting clear, timely messages while maintaining trust and protecting privacy.

Graduate student MJ Duran’s thesis explores how Spanish-language journalists covered the 2018 migrant caravans, highlighting differences from mainstream U.S. media. Drawing on her immigrant background, she emphasizes framing, journalist perspectives, and the importance of Spanish-language coverage for immigrant communities.

Growing up in Nebraska, Paige Seastedt never imagined she would one day be brushing shoulders with celebrities backstage at the Critics Choice Awards or capturing red carpet arrivals for Bravo TV.

San Diego State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies students earned recognition at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists San Diego Pro Chapter Awards, bringing home honors across nearly a dozen categories as well as multiple scholarships.