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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.

This year’s conference was the largest yet, bringing together a diverse binational group of students, faculty and policy leaders to build a better border region.

Undergraduates excel with the mentorship of faculty and musical theatre MFAs.

Students, Faculty, and Staff are all encouraged to share their insight as the college strives to strategically improve the student experience.

Harris discusses the College Council’s goals and plans for the year ahead, and why her position means so much to her.

Alumna believes the most important legacy that can be given is an education.

The students performed choral music in renowned venues and explored the many monuments of a city rich with history and culture.

Heather Sweeney is bringing a new and refreshing take to literary analysis in her Swift-oriented curriculum.

With lots of laughs, the satirical comedy is the first play by a Native American woman to be produced on Broadway.

First-year students living in the JMS living/learning residential community hit a home run to kick off the semester as they got an exclusive tour of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

González’s research focuses on smartphone use among transient refugee communities.

Professor Emerita Arline Marie Fisch, founder of the Jewelry and Metalwork program at San Diego State University, was a renowned artist, educator, writer, and jeweler whose work made a profound impact on contemporary jewelry and metalwork.

Is Ambition Still a Dirty Word for Female Characters? ‘Hacks’ Shows How That Perception Is Changing.

In the state of California, there has never been a better time to become a teacher of the arts. Thanks to Proposition 28, passed by voters in 2022, public schools statewide have seen a significant boost in arts funding, which has led to more hiring.

The Colombia-born San Diego artist, musician, and college professor tackles subjects from colonialism to Indigenous culture in his work.

San Diego State’s Journalism and Media Studies students proved to be tough competition at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists San Diego Pro Chapter awards. The chapter awarded 14 honors to SDSU students, along with two scholarships.

Noah Arceneaux, professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies, was the featured guest on Saviez-Vous, a public affairs program that airs on four radio stations in south Louisiana. Arceneaux spoke about his ongoing research into French-language radio in the state.

On Friday, April 26th, 2024, Centinela State Prison and SDSU’s VISTA program orchestrated a truly transformative event. Twenty-five of SDSU’s Criminal Justice 431 class engaged in genuine, barrier-free conversations with their fellow Aztecs on the inside.

The Arts Alive Badge offers a way for students to digitally market the professional value of their education.

They call themselves Black Girl Magic. A friend group brought together by SDSU’s Meeting and Event Management master’s program created a powerful sisterhood.