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Journalism - Meadows School of the Arts, SMU
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Journalism
The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print media. The program 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. Opportunities for students to interact with journalism professionals in Dallas, a top-five media market, are plentiful. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with
The Dallas Morning News
with additional internships available at companies such as the Dallas Cowboys,
D
Magazine and more.
Journalism
Undergraduate Majors/Minors
B.A. in Journalism
William J. O'Neil Program in Business Journalism
B.A. in Sports Journalism
B.A. in Fashion Media
Minor in Journalism
Faculty
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Andrea Arterbery
Associate Professor of Practice
Ben Baby
Adjunct Professor
Jake Batsell
Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism
Aleaya Bradley
Student Media Lab Manager
Melissa Chessher
Professor and Belo Foundation Distinguished Chair in Journalism
Jenny B. Davis
Professor of Practice
Edward Egros
Adjunct Professor
Robert Emery
Senior Media Equipment Technician
Valerie Roberts Evans
Professor of Practice
Jacqueline Fellows
Professor of Practice
Lisa Goodson
Office Coordinator
Robert Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Rosanne Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Sara Idacavage
Assistant Professor
Myles Ethan Lascity
Associate Professor
Director of Fashion Media
Chip Mahaney
Visiting Media Executive-in-Residence
Kate Mazade
Adjunct Professor
William McKenzie
Adjunct Lecturer
Annette Nevins
Associate Professor of Practice
Tony Pederson
Professor
Matt Porter
Adjunct Lecturer
Charlie Scudder
Professor of Practice
Anna Sims
Lecturer
Alicia Stepp
Adjunct Lecturer
Jayne Suhler
Professor of Practice
Jean-Jacques Taylor
Adjunct Lecturer
Karen Thomas
Professor of Practice
Kristina Vera-Phillips
Assistant Professor
Division of Journalism Launches Two Industry Trips to New York City This Spring
Journalism and Fashion Media students recently had the opportunity to visit NYC as part of two networking trips featuring in-depth access to media outlets and fashion companies.
Read more
Featured Courses
JOUR 2304
Intro to Basic Audio & Video
Students learn how to create a podcast along with social and video storytelling skills for multiple platforms and audiences.
FM 4350
Styling and Visual Culture
From Afrofuturism to Zendaya, this course examines the history, subcultures and trends shaping visual culture today as applies it to the dynamic field of fashion styling, including shoot production and hands-on training in editorial, commercial runway and celebrity styling.
JOUR 4306
Business and Journalism
An intensive introduction to business, financial markets, and economics, combined with practice in reporting and writing about these complex topics. Gives aspiring business journalists the tools to make business information understandable and accessible to news audiences.
JOUR 2306
Sports, News Media, and Social Media Analytics
Students learn the evolving study of applied statistics in sports to better explain critical trends within major sports. Students learn data visualization as an aid to storytelling and understand social media metrics to maximize engagement with audiences.
Student Work
See Student Work
Journalism News
Figure 1:
Jess Silverstein
Senior Spotlight: Jess Silverstein
Students
Our first senior spotlight of the May 2026 graduating class is fashion media major Jess Silverstein, who will kickstart her career as an Assistant Buyer for Burlington in August.
April 06, 2026
Figure 2:
Students explored archival materials such as historic issues of Vogue and vintage retail catalogs in the DeGolyer Library during their visit.
Fashion Media Program Hosts Local High School Students for a Day of Sustainability, Styling and Fashion Exploration
Campus
Archival research and hands-on workshops with Fashion Media professors introduced students from Trinity Christian Academy to the creative and critical sides of the fashion industry.
March 18, 2026
Figure 3:
Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) leads audience growth and engagement as Vice President of Audience & Brand at D Magazine.
Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Mooney
Alumni
Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) shapes how one of Dallas’ most recognized media brands connects with its audiences.
February 09, 2026
Figure 4:
Willow Blythe-Carroll
Meadows on the Mic: Willow Blythe-Carroll – Founder & CEO, Weaving Wisdom
Alumni
CCPA student Lauren Edone interviews Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll.
February 06, 2026
More News!
Upcoming Journalism Events
Search the SMU website
Search
Submit
Skip to main content
Journalism
The Division of Journalism offers concentrations in broadcast, digital and print media. The program 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. Opportunities for students to interact with journalism professionals in Dallas, a top-five media market, are plentiful. Every semester, four top students are offered paid internships with
The Dallas Morning News
with additional internships available at companies such as the Dallas Cowboys,
D
Magazine and more.
Journalism
Undergraduate Majors/Minors
B.A. in Journalism
William J. O'Neil Program in Business Journalism
B.A. in Sports Journalism
B.A. in Fashion Media
Minor in Journalism
Faculty
This is a carousel with rotating cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate, and Enter to activate cards.
Andrea Arterbery
Associate Professor of Practice
Ben Baby
Adjunct Professor
Jake Batsell
Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism
Aleaya Bradley
Student Media Lab Manager
Melissa Chessher
Professor and Belo Foundation Distinguished Chair in Journalism
Jenny B. Davis
Professor of Practice
Edward Egros
Adjunct Professor
Robert Emery
Senior Media Equipment Technician
Valerie Roberts Evans
Professor of Practice
Jacqueline Fellows
Professor of Practice
Lisa Goodson
Office Coordinator
Robert Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Rosanne Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Sara Idacavage
Assistant Professor
Myles Ethan Lascity
Associate Professor
Director of Fashion Media
Chip Mahaney
Visiting Media Executive-in-Residence
Kate Mazade
Adjunct Professor
William McKenzie
Adjunct Lecturer
Annette Nevins
Associate Professor of Practice
Tony Pederson
Professor
Matt Porter
Adjunct Lecturer
Charlie Scudder
Professor of Practice
Anna Sims
Lecturer
Alicia Stepp
Adjunct Lecturer
Jayne Suhler
Professor of Practice
Jean-Jacques Taylor
Adjunct Lecturer
Karen Thomas
Professor of Practice
Kristina Vera-Phillips
Assistant Professor
Division of Journalism Launches Two Industry Trips to New York City This Spring
Journalism and Fashion Media students recently had the opportunity to visit NYC as part of two networking trips featuring in-depth access to media outlets and fashion companies.
Read more
Featured Courses
JOUR 2304
Intro to Basic Audio & Video
Students learn how to create a podcast along with social and video storytelling skills for multiple platforms and audiences.
FM 4350
Styling and Visual Culture
From Afrofuturism to Zendaya, this course examines the history, subcultures and trends shaping visual culture today as applies it to the dynamic field of fashion styling, including shoot production and hands-on training in editorial, commercial runway and celebrity styling.
JOUR 4306
Business and Journalism
An intensive introduction to business, financial markets, and economics, combined with practice in reporting and writing about these complex topics. Gives aspiring business journalists the tools to make business information understandable and accessible to news audiences.
JOUR 2306
Sports, News Media, and Social Media Analytics
Students learn the evolving study of applied statistics in sports to better explain critical trends within major sports. Students learn data visualization as an aid to storytelling and understand social media metrics to maximize engagement with audiences.
Student Work
See Student Work
Journalism News
Figure 1:
Jess Silverstein
Senior Spotlight: Jess Silverstein
Students
Our first senior spotlight of the May 2026 graduating class is fashion media major Jess Silverstein, who will kickstart her career as an Assistant Buyer for Burlington in August.
April 06, 2026
Figure 2:
Students explored archival materials such as historic issues of Vogue and vintage retail catalogs in the DeGolyer Library during their visit.
Fashion Media Program Hosts Local High School Students for a Day of Sustainability, Styling and Fashion Exploration
Campus
Archival research and hands-on workshops with Fashion Media professors introduced students from Trinity Christian Academy to the creative and critical sides of the fashion industry.
March 18, 2026
Figure 3:
Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) leads audience growth and engagement as Vice President of Audience & Brand at D Magazine.
Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Mooney
Alumni
Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) shapes how one of Dallas’ most recognized media brands connects with its audiences.
February 09, 2026
Figure 4:
Willow Blythe-Carroll
Meadows on the Mic: Willow Blythe-Carroll – Founder & CEO, Weaving Wisdom
Alumni
CCPA student Lauren Edone interviews Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll.
February 06, 2026
More News!
Upcoming Journalism Events
Search the SMU website
Search
Submit