PSFA STORIES

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.