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.
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.
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.
Annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award Announced
Nov 12The PRSA Foundation and the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations at San Diego State University announced the launch of the Glen Broom Mentorship Award, an annual grant for a university professor who has inspired students through mentorship and job placement support.
Broom Center wants you to claim your seat at the table
Apr 56th annual Allen H. Center Distinguished Lecture in Public Relations features a diverse panel of media industry pros discussing how they made their names and landed leadership positions.