Teaching journalism and communications since 1938

SMPA is a pioneering teaching and research leader. Professor Silvio Waisbord is Editor of the International Journal of Press/Politics, an interdisciplinary journal for the analysis and discussion of the role of the press and politics in a globalized world.

Gain access to countless career opportunities

Students at our annual Communications Career Expo network with a CNN recruiter. SMPA helps students pursue rewarding careers in media, journalism, and communications via internships, networking events, and employment workshops.

Collaborate with faculty on research and special projects

Graduate student Rachel Weisel and Professor Kimberly Gross, in partnership with the Project for Excellence in Journalism, studied how the media uses Twitter. Their findings were published in a groundbreaking report that garnered national press coverage.

World-class speakers and events provide invaluable perspective

Students line up outside GW's Lisner Auditorium before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speak at an event hosted by SMPA. The event was broadcast on CNN.

Learn and operate industry-standard broadcasting equipment and software

SMPA Faculty and staff use the flash studio for live and recorded professional programming.

World-class speakers and events provide invaluable perspective

Longtime political reporter and broadcaster Gwen Ifill of The Newshour with Jim Lehrer addresses students.

World-class speakers and events provide invaluable perspective

CNN's Christiane Amanpour and SMPA Director Frank Sesno interview five former U.S. Secretaries of State, Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Warren Christopher, Henry A. Kissinger and James A. Baker III. The free event was sponsored by SMPA.

Study media in heart of Washington, and the world

SMPA is home to Prime Movers Media, an organization that sends student interns and media professionals to public high schools in Washington, D.C. to teach journalism.

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