The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print. The division prepares students to enter medium- to large-size media markets through classroom and hands-on learning in the newsroom, broadcast studio and control room, podcast recording booth and more. Strong internships are available in Dallas, a top-five media market, and in multiple cities across the U.S.
Visiting Professor of Practice
Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism
Belo Foundation Distinguished Chair in Journalism
Professor of Practice
Adjunct Professor
Senior Media Equipment Technician
Professor of Practice
Professor of Practice/Digital Studio Manager
Duwain E. Hughes, Jr. Distinguished Chair for English
Professor of Journalism in the Meadows School of the Arts
Office Coordinator
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
Interim Broadcast Executive-in-Residence
Assistant Professor, Director of Fashion Media
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
Professor and The Belo Foundation Endowed Distinguished Chair in Journalism
Associate Professor
Adjunct Professor
Professor of Practice
Adjunct Lecturer
Professor of Practice
Adjunct Lecturer
The professional control room and studio are supplied with all the equipment students need to produce TV news. Students learn to operate professional cameras, a Grass Valley video switcher, teleprompter, CG, Still Store and an on-air server. Every weekday, students produce, write and crew a news show covering SMU news, as well as local and national news.
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Explores the ethical issues (e.g., free speech, privacy, and government regulation and censorship) that provide the foundation for all communication fields and have become more complex as media and industries have converged. |
| Sports, News Media and Social Media Analytics Robert Egros |
Using a brief introduction to statistical theory and a history of sports statistics, students build on existing metrics to learn how to better explain critical trends within major sports. |
| Race, Class and Gender in Media Karen Thomas |
Examines the impact and representation of race, class and gender in the mass media from historical and critical perspectives. |
Investigative reporter for NBC affiliate KSL-TV in Salt Lake City
Daniella Rivera, B.A. Journalism ’13
Dallas Morning News Fellow, Feature on Texas Health Resources
Maha Razi, B.A Journalism ’21
The Daily Update
Performance Departments Take on New Challenges as Classes Transition Online
Who is Fueling the Sex Trafficking Demand in Dallas? The Man Next Door
Jessica Taylor, B.A. Journalism ’20
Opportunities for Meadows students to interact with journalism professionals in this top-five media market are plentiful. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with The Dallas Morning News; additional internships are available with companies such as the Dallas Cowboys, Burson-Marsteller, and other broadcast, print, digital and government organizations.
February 21, 2023
Meadows journalism student Kirk Ogunrinde has been selected for The Institute For Responsible Citizenship’s prestigious Washington Program.
February 03, 2023
Two SMU journalism students have been awarded summer internships with Forbes Magazine through a new alliance that focuses on diversifying newsrooms.
The student club hosts their second annual virtual summit for Hispanic Heritage Month, titled “Success Through Diversity,” drawing three industry panelists and over 50 students.
September 01, 2022
Melissa Chessher, Tom Keck, and Joe Phua will be joining the faculty this academic year as distinguished division chairs.
