School of Communication & Journalism

Congratulations to Elise Heesch on successful completion of her master’s project! She conducted website workshops for small business owners in Brookings. On Saturday, Elise graduates with a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Her adviser is Dr. Marina Hendricks.

Makenzie Huber, a 2018 journalism grad, received the Outstanding Young Journalist award at the South Dakota News Media Association. Congrats, Makenzie! linkedin.com/in/makenzie-hu… southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/27/sea…

Check start date, end date and last day to drop. sdstate.edu/records-regist… Click here to explore summer financial aid options. sdstate.edu/summeraid Summer bills are due June 10, 2024. sdstate.edu/cashiers-office

Taking summer classes? Here are three tips to keep in mind before the summer kicks off!

The mission of the School of Communication and Journalism is to foster the development of exemplary communicators as industry leaders and scholars. Through innovative classes and research, COJO emphasizes hands-on learning for students. Apply today at sdstate.edu/school-communi…

TODAY is the Day! Join the COJO celebration at 4 PM in the HOBO Day Gallery. We can't wait to celebrate our graduates and award winners this afternoon 🎊

Students in the public relations capstone class are concluding their campaign for the Brookings Colorectal Cancer Awareness Program with the Captain Colon Caravan, an event to donate paper products to local nonprofit organizations. brookingsregister.com/stories/south-…

Catch up on the latest podcast here: sdsucojo.podbean.com/e/makenzie-hub… Our student host Demetria Gilkey talks with Makenzie Huber, a COJO alum and reporter for South Dakota Searchlight.

Congrats to Communication and Media Studies MA graduate student Kennedy Pirlet! Kennedy has been hired as a Social Media Strategies at 44i in Sioux Falls, SD!

📣Check out the latest episode of THE COLLEGIAN REPORT! youtu.be/P2zZSABWHsY

Students in the Advertising Media Strategies course this semester presented their digital advertising campaigns at Market Beat in Sioux Falls this week. Throughout the semester each group worked on strategizing and launching a paid campaign!

Congrats to senior Agricultural Communication major Emily Matejka! Emily has been hired as an Associate Territory Manager at Corteva Agriscience based in Minnesota.

“Is Alexa Happy or Angry? Perceptions and Attributions of Emotional Displays of Smart Technologies in Residential Homes” and “Thermostat Anchors: Do Temperature Scale Characteristics Affect the Selection of Temperature Setpoints for Residential Homes."

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Hayden Barber for his recent publications in the latest issue of Sustainability. mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/7…

Our penultimate issue of the academic year is here! Check it out at our drop-off spots around campus and Brookings or using our e-edition here: ow.ly/UhyW50RhMVy

Spring commencement is almost here! This year's graduates will toss their hats on May 4! 🎓 For more information visit the official graduation website: sdstate.edu/graduation

Congrats to senior Communication Studies major Jake Edwards! Jake has been accepted into the Communication and Media Studies MA program at SDSU!

Are you planning to join us? See you on April 23!

Nolan Bowers successfully defended his Master's thesis entitled: "Advancing Karl Jaspers: The Connection Between the Theory Of Existential Communication and Mentoring Satisfaction." Nolan will celebrate a spring 2024 graduation of his M.A. in Communication and Media Studies.

Be valued. Get hired. Make a difference.📣 Congrats to senior Communication Studies major Ainsley Benett! Ainsley has been hired at the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce as their Event Coordinator in Brookings, SD!