About Journalism and Strategic Media
The Department of Journalism and Strategic Media (J+SM) is a professionally focused academic department at the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. It seeks to train the next generation of journalists and communicators across the breadth of their industries. Journalism and Strategic Media is a vital part of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and follows in the footsteps of the University’s mission to provide transformative educational experiences
Our Mission
We produce career-ready graduates for ever-changing media professions. We produce industry-relevant research and engage in profession-driven public service for the benefit of our communities and industries.
Our Vision
We seek to be the nation’s leading urban journalism and mass communication program.
Our Values
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, as an engaged learning professional program, celebrates:
- The pursuit of excellence in journalism and strategic media teaching and research
- Integration of our programs with the Mid-South professional community and the broader global community
- A collegial environment that supports the breadth of our community and encourages the richness of free expression.
- Creating relationships with students to help them persist and succeed.
- Growing relationships across CCFA and the University.