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Paul Peterson Lecturer-Sound Design & Technology was recently featured in a Point-Source Audio article talking about how their donation of microphones aided the SDSU production of "In A Sunshine State".

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.

With the help of a generous donation from a former student, the professors emeriti are giving back to their beloved theatre community at SDSU

The play, directed by Katie Turner, immerses the audience in an unconventional and thought-provoking tale about fantasy vs. reality

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

Omar Ruiz has always had a passion and talent for sports, something he was able to leverage into a successful career.

The fellowship program gives graduate students hands-on city managing experience.

Casting directors from Disney visit SDSU providing musical theatre and dance students with audition feedback, and a glimpse into global performing opportunities with Disney.

This past fall marked a significant milestone in Dr. Loarre Andreu Perez’s career as it was her first semester teaching for the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) and her first as an assistant professor.

Carlos Paternina and Yin Yu join 26 other fellows to implement capstone projects aimed at improving student success at their institutions.

The United States Navy selected Jereal Dorsey (‘09), APR+M, an active duty public affairs officer in the United States Navy and alumnus of the School of Journalism and Media Studies’ Public Affairs Officers graduate program, for a promotion to rear admiral (lower half). If confirmed by the Senate, Dorsey would be the third JMS graduate to become flag officer.

Several buzzy films have explored relationships between women and younger men. Martha Lauzen, founder of SDSU’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film, shares her insights with NBC's Saba Hamedy on why this trend is gaining traction.

Women accounted for just 16% of directors working on the 250 highest-grossing domestic releases, according to new research from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.

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.

The trip was funded by the Take a Seat Campaign, a fundraising program inspired by the new SDSU Performing Arts District.

Working alongside professional filmmakers, the SDSU students and youth participants improved their storytelling skills and technical know-how. The films they created explore mental health topics and promote healing through creative expression.

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.

School of Theatre, Television, and Film alumna Valerie Bush (‘18) turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving career.