SMPA Headlines

Janet Steele Brings Quality Journalism Training to Indonesia & Beyond

Through the Narrative Journalism Tour, Steele is helping improve reporting skills for young journalism students.
November 2, 2022

Through the Narrative Journalism Tour, Steele is helping improve reporting skills for young journalism students.

New SMPA Conversation Series Aims to Promote Civil Discourse

The Frank Sesno Newsmaker Conversation Series, supported by alumni Ted Segal and Meredith Perla Segal, will showcase leading voices in politics and culture.
October 18, 2022

New SMPA Conversation Series Aims to Promote Civil Discourse

Job Opening: Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism

October 12, 2022

SMPA Seeks Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism

Job Opening: Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Political Communication

October 12, 2022

SMPA Seeks Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Political Communication

John Sutter: The Inaugural Ted Turner Visiting Professor of Environmental Media

September 27, 2022

SMPA is thrilled to welcome John Sutter!

SMPA Welcomes 2022 Terker Fellows

SMPA is excited to welcome Katherine Miller and Molly O'Toole as the 2022-2023 Terker Distinguished Fellows
August 31, 2022

SMPA is excited to welcome Katherine Miller and Molly O'Toole as this year's Terker Distinguished Fellows

Project for Media and National Security Awarded 2-Year Carnegie Grant

July 29, 2022

Project for Media and National Security Awarded 2-Year Carnegie Grant

SMPA Professor Imani M. Cheers' Exhibition Celebrates Black Fatherhood

"Framing Fatherhood" is on display at the Corcoran's Flagg Building until July 31.
June 20, 2022

Professor Imani M. Cheers' "Framing Fatherhood" is on display at the Corcoran's Flagg Building until July 31.

2022 SMPA Award, Scholarship and Prize Recipients

May 17, 2022

Congratulations to all 2022 award, prize, and scholarship winners!

SMPA National Council Members Dana Bash and Chuck Todd Received Honorary Degrees During 2022 Commencement

Political journalists Bash and Todd became honorary Doctors of Public Service during the May 15 Commencement celebration on the National Mall.
May 16, 2022

Dana Bash and Chuck Todd are now honorary Doctors of Public Service.

Documentary Film: Who Killed Alex Odeh?

The assassination of a beloved Palestinian-American activist in Southern California sets off a 35-year quest for justice that exposes the transnational dimension of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
May 10, 2022

From directors Jason Osder and William Youmans comes a socio-political true crime mystery.

Director Waisbord's Note on the Russian military invasion of Ukraine

March 2, 2022

"I echo President Wrighton’s statement last week that members of our community may be particularly affected by this evolving situation."