San Francisco State University Journalism Department

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Eddie Monares, the department’s Spring 2026 graduation honorary speaker.

08/22/2025

A memorial celebration honoring the legacy of former SF State Journalism lecturer, alumnus ('55), and Golden Gater editor Lynn Ludlow will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Polish Club of San Francisco.

Ludlow was a mentor to generations of students and a bedrock presence through four decades in San Francisco newsrooms. He served as editor of the Golden Gater in spring 1953, later joining faculty as a lecturer, publication advisor and writing coach for SF State journalism students from 1967 to 1987.

During more than 50 years in journalism, Ludlow covered some of the most consequential stories and newsmakers of his era. His courageous values and ethical compass strengthened all of the journalists and journalism he touched over his distinguished career.

Photo: David Yee/Phoenix

https://journalism.sfsu.edu/news/honoring-lynn-ludlow-1933-2025

05/12/2025

🎉🎉 ALUMNI CELEBRATION ALERT 📣📣 Next Wednesday 5/21 at 6 p.m. at Round1 in Stonestown is our 2025 Alumni & Graduation reception! Join alumni, graduates, faculty and friends as we celebrate the Class of 2025 along with 25 years of Golden Gate Xpress and 100+ years of student publications on campus. 100% free (donations accepted), join us!

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SF State Journalism invites you to join us to celebrate our alumni, our graduates, and two important milestones: 25 years of Golden Gate Xpress, and 100+ years of student publications on the San Francisco State campus!

05/07/2025

YOU ARE INVITED Wed. May 21! SF State Journalism welcomes you to join us in celebrating our alumni, our graduates, and two important milestones: 25 years of Golden Gate Xpress, and 100+ years of student publications on the San Francisco State campus!

Join the celebration at Round1 Bowling and Arcade in Stonestown on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. as we honor this legacy and support student press freedom in these profoundly challenging times.

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SF State Journalism invites you to join us to celebrate our alumni, our graduates, and two important milestones: 25 years of Golden Gate Xpress, and 100+ years of student publications on the San Francisco State campus!

04/15/2025

Our next Xpress decade celebration is TOMORROW, Wed. April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Golden Gate Xpress newsroom, bringing together staff, advisors and supporters from the 2010s. Can't make it to campus? Out of the area? Join us via Zoom and we'll loop you into the reception. Join us for refreshments and appetizers as we reminisce and reconnect!

https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/bC3IRhDHQ2uKWTQf-ZYNhw

03/18/2025

In his latest documentary project, SF State Journalism photojournalism Professor Emeritus Ken Kobre tells the story of Baby Z in 'Life with Half a Brain.' What if doctors told you the way to fix your infant son's chronic seizures was to remove nearly half his brain? Zacchaio Thiele's parents faced just such a decision: A hemispherectomy to help save their son's life. 'Life with Half a Brain' is free to stream on Tubi, or available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

Go inside the lives of several people navigating the world with epileptic seizures, each with their own unique story, perspective and struggle.

10/25/2024

Sharing this academic leadership opportunity at University of Arizona School of Journalism by request:

Internal management, oversight and evaluation of:Enrollment, curriculum, and instructional materialsIn-person and online delivery of curriculumPersonn...

10/24/2024

Los Angeles Times billionaire owner block's plan to endorse Kamala Harris for president.

Mariel Garza, the editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times, resigned on Wednesday after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. “I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not okay with us being silent,”...

10/05/2024

Terrific story by KQED's Madi Bolanos shines spotlight on a wicked chapter of Palm Springs history when the city bulldozed and burned hundreds of homes of black and brown families.

Negotiations continue over some type of compensation for Black and Latino residents who were burned out of their neighborhood 60 years ago. How the city of Palm Springs chooses to move forward could set a national precedent for reparations.

09/19/2024

Sending strength and support to fellow journalist Garry Pierre-Pierre.

Racist emails. Swatting. Intimidated sources. The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio.