Student Perspective

Greenlee Screenwriting Club: Take one
Screenwriting Club members posing outside Varsity Cinema in Des Moines. Submitted photo. Greenlee’s Screenwriting Club attended a showing of the dark comedy “Election” on Saturday,… Read More

November 18, 2024
Meet the 2024-25 Dotdash Meredith apprentices from Iowa State University
Seven Iowa State students have been selected to participate in the Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Now in its 21st year, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication’s partnership with Dotdash Meredith places Iowa State students in year-long apprenticeships at the nation’s largest digital and print publisher. Read More

May 8, 2024
A semester abroad gives students a taste of something new
For students who desire to broaden their academic learning beyond America’s borders, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) offers a myriad of study abroad programs with a variety of lengths and locations, making it easy for students to find an opportunity that fits their needs. Read More

April 8, 2024
A taste of real-world experience
In the fall 2023 semester, I spent weeks working with a real client in PR 321, “Public Relations Writing.” This experience opened my eyes to career possibilities in content creation and social media planning. Read More

February 12, 2024
My summer as a sports information and communications intern
This past summer, I was a sports information and communications intern at the Iowa High School Athletic Association. I got to spend my time working state events, running social media, dabbling in web design, strengthening my Adobe software skills and building my professionalism in a workplace. Read More

January 29, 2024
Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship Award recipient announced
The White House Historical Association, in partnership with Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, have awarded Cleo Westin with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Journalism. Read More

January 18, 2024
Discovering opportunities and building connections: my Ames CVB internship journey
For my 499A internship, I had the privilege of working with the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Discover Ames. My experience with this nonprofit organization has been nothing short of remarkable, providing me with valuable insights, connections and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Read More

December 7, 2023
My summer adventure in content, collaboration and creativity
This summer I had an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of social media and copywriting through my content internship with Deksia. Deksia is an advertising agency with locations across several states, including Iowa. As a content intern, I got to learn and grow my skills in social media planning and management, content writing, and project collaboration across several teams. Read More

November 9, 2023
A reflection on the legacy of Jack Trice
By: Carston Marshall, junior, liberal studies - Jack Trice, the first black athlete at Iowa State, has forever cemented his legacy and powerful story in Iowa State history with two words: I Will. The university, over the past year, has prepared for his 100-year commemoration in his honor. Read More

October 27, 2023
Having a blast in Okoboji: my summer as a social media intern for Parks Marina
This summer, I was a social media intern for Parks Marina Inc. Parks Marina is a prominent marina in the tourist town of Okoboji, Iowa, that also owns several restaurants, boutiques and businesses in the area. I got the opportunity to do marketing work for all of them. Read More

October 19, 2023