JMS News

When Jeff Lewis (JMS ‘11) was in high school, the sound of laughter was often accompanied by the use of his video camera to create lighthearted videos.

As most college students get into the spirit of giving at the end of the fall semester, 15 San Diego State University seniors recently celebrated spending the entire semester doing that for two non-profit organizations.

Josh Suchon discovered his passion for the sports industry early in life. His journey began in high school where he found a platform to express his love for sports through the campus newspaper. This early passion would lead him to San Diego State University, where a major in journalism was a natural fit.

Going to SDSU and studying journalism was never a question for Michael Minjares.

When JMS Associate Professor Dr. Nathian Rodriguez became an educator, he quickly realized that intersectionality was a topic that needed to be integrated into his teaching.

Patrick Green (‘97) always had a passion for journalism and so when he came to SDSU, joining the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) was an easy decision. Shortly after declaring JMS as his major, he stumbled upon the Daily Aztec (DA), SDSU’s student-run newspaper. As a DA staff writer, he began creating content related to sports.

When Rebecca Tedesco was hired at San Diego State University, she had one mission: to create an academic resource center for students in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA).

The 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.

Dr. Kaye Sweester, a School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) professor, has received the Andy Mace Award for Outstanding Contribution in Public Relations from the San Diego Press Club.

On Oct. 22, the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) held its fall Screening Circle (SC) with storyteller, activist and magician Nicole Cardoza. Launched in spring of 2021, the SC’s goal is to showcase stories by or about those from traditionally marginalized groups.