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Prepare for thriving careers in media, journalism and integrated marketing communications.

The superior education and hands-on, real-world experience you will find in our degree programs – the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, the Master of Arts in Journalism, the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications and the Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication – allow you to understand the changing roles of media, journalism and integrated marketing communications from different perspectives while developing the multimedia and intellectual skills necessary to succeed in the professions.

Students also have the opportunity to immediately apply the skills learned in the classroom through internships on campus and around Oxford, or by gaining paid experience at the S. Gale Denley Student Media Center, where students can be published in The Daily Mississippian or The Ole Miss yearbook, gain on-air experience by reporting for NewsWatch or Rebel Radio, or get a glimpse of the business side of journalism by working for the student-run advertising division.

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Our Mission

The mission of the School of Journalism and New Media is to lead and excel in the education of a diverse body of students in journalism and integrated marketing communications. Grounded in truth, freedom of expression, responsibility and integrity, the faculty and staff will:

1. Prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing, integrated and global media landscape.

2. Encourage research and creative work to add to the body of knowledge and to serve the journalism and communication professions.

Our Strategic Plan

It features three priorities:

• Attract top talent – both students and faculty, who represent diverse viewpoints and groups;

• Inspire and engage students and the larger communications audience, either in the classroom or with the creative and scholarly work we produce; and

• Cultivate lifelong relationships with graduates and professionals.

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Equity in Action Plan

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Our Oxford Campus Facilities

Farley Hall

Built in 1929, it has one of the best views of campus and The Grove. The SOJNM has called Farley home since 1979.

Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics

Attached to Farley Hall, the center features guest speakers and other programs that examine the complex relationships between the media and politicians—past, present, and future. The center pays special attention to Southern perspectives.

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S. Gale Denley Student Media Center

Located on the second floor of Bishop Hall, the SMC is home to our student newspaper, yearbook, radio and news stations, as well as advertising teams. Any Ole Miss student, no matter their major, can work in student media.

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Undergraduate Enrollment

Table displays data from Fall 2015-Fall 2023, showing undergraduate enrollment for both journalism and IMC programs.
	Fall 2015	Fall 2016	Fall 2017	Fall 2018	Fall 2019	Fall 2020	Fall 2021	Fall 2022	Fall 2023
Jour	505	460	394	351	253	237	246	255	291
IMC	817	964	1,111	1,241	1,311	1,204	1,180	1,278	1,486
Total	1,322	1,424	1,505	1,592	1,564	1,441	1,426	1,533	1,777

Undergraduate Retention Rates

Table displays data from 2010-2022, showing undergraduate retention rates for the School of Journalism and New Media, compared to the University of Mississippi overall.
	Year Two		Year Three		Year Four		Year Five
Entering class	UM	SCH	UM	SCH	UM	SCH	UM	SCH
2010	87.2	64.2	76.1	53.2	72.5	49.5	19.3	8.3
2011	81.6	69.5	73.8	54.6	70.9	46.1	18.4	10.6
2012	86.4	75.8	77.5	66.7	71.4	62.1	17.4	12.19
2013	88.7	74.7	82.5	65.5	75.8	59.8	16.5	11.9
2014	86.6	75.2	81.4	67.6	77.1	59	16.7	11
2015	92.2	76.3	84.1	64.5	78.7	60.5	11	6.5
2016	85.9	76.2	78.6	66.5	70.5	62.5	11.3	7.3
2017	88.7	78.2	76.8	66.5	78.7	62.3	9.6	6.3
2018	86.8	72.2	83.3	61.5	79.8	58.3	12.3	6.7
2019	86.4	76.1	80.7	65.2	76.5	61	11.4	7.2
2020	90.6	78.5	84.3	68.6	81.2	65.9
2021	90.8	78.5	85.6	70.8
2022	92.7	81.1

Undergraduate Graduation Rates

Table displays data from 2010-2019, showing undergraduate graduation rates for the School of Journalism and New Media, compared to the University of Mississippi overall.
	Four Years		Five Years		Six Years
Entering class	UM	SCH	UM	SCH	UM	SCH
2009	46.9	28.4	58	35.8	60.5	35.8
2010	45.9	31.2	61.5	38.5	65.1	39.5
2011	47.5	31.9	60.3	39.7	63.1	41.8
2012	48.5	40.2	62.9	52.2	68.2	56
2013	56.7	43.3	68.6	52	71.1	55.7
2014	56.67	43.81	70.5	52.9	71.4	53.8
2015	62.9	48.2	73.5	53.5	75.1	54.7
2016	62.9	51.2	71.4	56.9	72.9	57.7
2017	66.9	54.8	74.1	59	75.7	60.3
2018	65.1	50	74.6	55.2
2019	64.8	52.3

Accreditation Through the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

The University Of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Find more information about our accreditation status on the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) website.

The following programs are included in the current accreditation cycle:

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications

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