School of Journalism and Mass Communication : Texas State University

Welcome to the SJMC!

Welcome to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University! We're proud to be one of the largest and most innovative programs in the nation. With a vibrant and active faculty of scholars and professionals, we provide our students with the best training and preparation for productive and responsible careers in mass communication in the 21st century. To learn more about our program and mission, click here.

Buschhorn Wins Teacher of the Year

Professor Jenny Buschhorn was awarded the 2019 Educator of the Year by the Austin chapter of the American Advertising Federation. She is the Advertising Program coordinator and Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This was the second year in a row Texas State University faculty member was selected for this award. Read more...

SJMC Graduates Embark On Emerging Media Careers

It’s an exciting time to work in media, and SJMC recent graduates have moved into roles that demonstrate the vast career options available across professional fields. Recent graduates from our Master of Arts in Mass Communication concentration in Digital Media include Sean Smith, Frontend Developer for Gatehouse Media; Alexandra White, Digital Marketing Specialist for Texas Restaurant Association (TRA); Nicole Jones, Active Channels Specialist at Google and Steffanie Agnew, Digital Marketing Specialist in the Division of Information Technology at Texas State. Read more at sjmcnews.wordpress.com

Get Involved!

Some of the most active, visible and accomplished organizations at #txst are found in Student Media. Join one of our many groups and organizations!

Undergraduate Degree

Find out what you need to graduate with a degree in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication by visiting our Undergraduate Degree Programs page

Meet our Faculty

We have some of the most outstanding faculty and staff! Get to know them by visiting their office hours or contacting them electronically!

Equipment Checkout

Need some equipment for a class project? Check out equipment from the SJMC on the second floor of Old Main!

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Spurs Intern Gets On-Air Time with Matt Bonner

The two newest interns for the San Antonio Spurs this season are continuing in the path of Texas State students who have interned with the organization for more than a quarter-century, when Mike Kickirillo (’88) was hired as the Spurs’ broadcast producer. Kickirillo is now the longtime Director of Broadcasting for the NBA franchise and […]

2017 Masters Alumna Carissa Kelley Conteh Recognized as “32 Under 32”

It hasn’t been long since Carissa Kelley Conteh was a master’s student at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication here at Texas State. But now, she is one of the 32 communication experts recognized by Ad 2 Dallas, an affiliate of American Advertising Federation (AAF) Dallas, for advertising professionals who are 32 years old […]

SJMC Alumna Alyssa Nodorft Helps Create Popular Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Artwork

The Popeyes chicken sandwich has been causing quite the uproar lately, from customers waiting in obnoxiously long lines, to employees trying to get hold of the favored savory meal. To no surprise (for us, at least) a SJMC advertising alumna helped create the appealing packaging for the popular chicken sandwich. Alyssa Nodorft graduated from our […]

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