Journalism
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If you’re interested in telling stories of the world’s people, places, and issues through the written word, video, photography or audio, this is the place for you. Through hands-on experiences, students think critically about the communities they live in and the world –and find and tell stories that matter. Through the years, our alumni continue to distinguish themselves by winning Pulitzer Prizes, Emmys and other professional recognition.
94%
of graduates land jobs after graduation.
20:1
student-to-faculty ratio means connections, mentorship and personal attention.
10+
professional-level capstone projects to choose from in which you work collaboratively, in real-world situations to learn by doing, get published and aired and build your portfolio and connections.
Programs
- Journalism Minor Bachelor's
Jiakai “JK” Lou
Jiakai “JK” Lou, a recent graduate of UM's School of Journalism, was named the overall national multimedia champion of the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Often described as the college Pulitzers, the Hearst competition involves 104 accredited member universities of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication.
