Welcome to the °µÍøÊÓƵDepartment of Journalism & Public Relations. We are home to 40 faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in media education. JPR programs are accredited by the ACEJMC and we offer four academic options: a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, a Minor in Journalism and a Minor in Public Relations.
Fall 2025
FALL 2025
The fall semester is off to a record-breaking start with news of from the National Science Foundation—the largest grant in department history! We’re also welcoming this semester about 80 new transfer students, 50 or so new first-year students and a new assistant professor of public relations, Dr. Barikisu Issaka. Dr. Issaka is an expert in social media and she’s an influencer herself, with almost 100,000 followings across her three go-to social platforms. In addition, Associate Professor Madeleine Liseblad will be bringing the to °µÍøÊÓƵ for the first time this fall, and JPR advisors will be available to meet with matriculated students four days week in person or via Zoom throughout the semester; check the JPR advising website for their up-to-date availability.
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