JMS News

Kemi Giwa’s journey from a newsroom enthusiast to a political communications expert began in the Bay Area.

Elaina Smith (‘11) is making her mark in country radio. An award winning host known for her interviews with the hottest stars in Nashville, Tenn., Smith hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “Night with Elaina,” is the voice of the American Country Music Awards and People’s Choice Country Awards and now is joining Backstage County, the fastest-growing nationally syndicated program for country music.

JMS Alumnus Jackie Levy’s (‘01) journey began with a leap of faith, arriving at SDSU with an unclear idea of what he wanted to do.

Jesse Marx is the newest member of the School of Journalism and Media Studies’ family. Serving as the inaugural Student Media Manager, he is already putting KCR and the Daily Aztec (DA) on a path to success.

The School of Journalism and Media Studies, in collaboration with the Pulitzer Center, welcomed Jasmine Aguilera, a senior health equity reporter and editor at the nonprofit organization El Tímpano, who spoke to undergraduate and graduate students.

Although an obsession with fashion is common for college students, many do not know its potential as a career.

When Najla Kayyem (‘01) looks at her career, she gives a lot of credit to her time at SDSU.

According to a 2024 Yale law journal, the U.S. incarcerates a higher percentage of its population than any other country. The need for change is great, and higher education within prison can address this need, and, in fact, has already started to do so.

Growing up in Tijuana, Mexico, JMS alumna Ana Ceballos (‘14) relied on the news to feel more at ease with the violence in her hometown. Staying informed empowered her, and her curiosity and awareness eventually became her passion.

The screening of Sing Sing coincides with the achievements of incarcerated students earning degrees from SDSU’s Journalism and Media Studies program.