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.
Journalism
Meet Our Faculty
Andrea Arterbery
Visiting Professor of Practice
Jake Batsell
Associate Professor and William J. O’Neil Chair in Business Journalism
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/Digital Studio Manager
Melissa Harrison
Digital Media Executive-in-Residence
Lisa Goodson
Office Coordinator
Robert Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Rosanne Hart
Adjunct Lecturer
Charlotte Huffman
Visiting Professor
Sara Idacavage
Assistant Professor
Myles Ethan Lascity
Assistant Professor, Director of Fashion Media
Linda Leavell
Adjunct Lecturer
William McKenzie
Adjunct Lecturer
Annette Nevins
Adjunct Lecturer
Tony Pederson
Professor and The Belo Foundation Endowed Distinguished Chair in Journalism
Charlie Scudder
Professor of Practice
Jayne Suhler
Professor of Practice
Jean-Jacques Taylor
Adjunct Lecturer
Karen Thomas
Professor of Practice
Bruce Tomaso
Adjunct Lecturer
Pederson Broadcast Studio
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.
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 Jake Batsell |
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 Ben Baby |
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
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
Why study journalism in Dallas?
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.
Journalism News
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Faculty
Journalism professor Charlie Scudder and graduate student Monika Watkins will be launching new episodes of a true crime podcast on October 14.
October 11, 2024
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Alumni
Cristin Espinosa ('20 Journalism, Arts Management) is currently the Content Strategist for the SMU Meadows Marketing team and a Meadows alum.
September 27, 2024
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Alumni
Journalism and advertising alum Nicole Jacobsen Mayberry (B.A. ’11) leveraged her dual degrees to carve a path for herself in the world of sports marketing.
September 23, 2024
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Students
Meadows Admission Ambassadors are often the first face many people see upon visiting the school and work hard to make a positive impact on visitors’ campus experiences.
September 13, 2024