92%
of Journalism/PR graduates who are satisfied with their experience in the department
25:1
student to faculty ratio
85%
of Journalism/PR students who are employed six months after graduation
Christmaelle Vernet in a graduation cap and gown, smiling at the camera.

Vernet gives senior speech at SBS Senior Celebration

Watch Journalism senior Christmaelle Vernet deliver a moving senior speech during the SBS Senior Celebration. 

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Ciampa receives 2025 Nicola Mare Usher SBS Outstanding Advising Award

Advisor John Ciampa was named one of this year’s Nicola Mare Usher SBS Outstanding Advising Award recipients, an award given annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the SBS advising program and student success. 

Headshot of Laleh Lea Panahi.

Panahi named 21st Century Leader, Commonwealth Honors College Senior Speaker

Laleh Lea Panahi, a double major in journalism and operations and information management, was recently named a 21st Century Leader and spoke at the Commonwealth Honors College's Celebration of Excellence. 

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Welcome from the Chair

"Our department is dedicated to equipping undergraduate students with strong multimedia production skills, the ability to think critically and the capacity to serve as a force for responsibly telling stories that advance the public good."

Rodrigo Zamith
Department Chair