School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) at The George Washington University

School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) at The George Washington University The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a trailblazer in the study of political communication, journalism and media.

The School of Media and Public Affairs is a recognized center for teaching and research in political communication, journalism, global media studies, and documentary filmmaking. Our faculty is composed of accomplished scholars, award-winning journalists, and dedicated educators. Our mission is to explore how ideas and information are communicated and how the media influence policy and politics in

a democracy. The university reserves the right to delete content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing; targets or disparages any ethnic, racial, religious, or gender group; advocates illegal activity; infringes copyrights or trademarks; contains spam, junk mail, or unauthorized solicitations; or violates any applicable local, state, or federal law, or university policies.

The JMC Honors application is now open! 📝🏅This opportunity is open to JMC Seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio...
09/02/2026

The JMC Honors application is now open! 📝🏅

This opportunity is open to JMC Seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio of published work. Applicants should also submit a short letter to the SMPA Awards Committee outlining their achievements and career goals.

Applications close on October 1! 🔗 Learn more here: https://smpa.forms.fm/fall-2026-jmc-honors-submission-form/forms/6002?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=fall+2026+jmc+honors+application&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUFOZpwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNrLjFCgNAqdbY6f9o-hPBychWDFB2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp1-BYSOlYNqhgEPjeXgdwFfMuVga59JWdxtqzmaGayjXk862z3o2Ur5BIJ-B_aem_SUAalXXwUhavzKXShx4-Dg

Your midweek SMPA hangout has arrived 👋 Bring your lunch, grab a coffee, work on a puzzle, or just come chat. Every Wed...
09/01/2026

Your midweek SMPA hangout has arrived 👋

Bring your lunch, grab a coffee, work on a puzzle, or just come chat. Every Wednesday from 11am–1pm, the 4th floor is your spot to slow down. ☕

No program, no RSVP, and no pressure. Find more information here: https://smpa.gwu.edu/smpa-coffee-club

See you there!

No stump speech. No talking points. No scripted answers.Chris Christie has been a governor, a presidential candidate, a ...
08/31/2026

No stump speech. No talking points. No scripted answers.

Chris Christie has been a governor, a presidential candidate, a prosecutor and one of the most outspoken voices in American politics. 🗣️

On October 1, Frank Sesno asks him what he really thinks about where American politics is headed — and what happens next.

Unfiltered. Unscripted.

📅 October 1 at 6 PM
📍 Jack Morton Auditorium

🔗 Register here for the C-SPAN national broadcast of this Sesno Series conversation: https://form.jotform.com/262215899249167

This is what SMPA community looks like! 👥Director Peter Loge caught up with SMPA alum Nick Seaver (‘07) this morning — a...
08/28/2026

This is what SMPA community looks like! 👥

Director Peter Loge caught up with SMPA alum Nick Seaver (‘07) this morning — always great seeing our grads back on campus.

Welcoming our SMPA freshmen class last week! 👋 We’re so excited to have you part of our SMPA community 🫶
08/25/2026

Welcoming our SMPA freshmen class last week! 👋

We’re so excited to have you part of our SMPA community 🫶

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of Classes from Director Peter Loge! 📚

Campus is buzzing and we couldn’t be happier to have everyone back for the year ahead.

Curious to read Director Loge’s advice for students this semester? 🔗 Link is in our bio!

08/21/2026

Meet (some) of our 2026-2027 SMPA ambassadors! 📸🤝

SMPA Ambassador Orientation ✔️ Many thanks to our amazing SMPA ambassadors who you’ll see soon! 📸
08/20/2026

SMPA Ambassador Orientation ✔️ Many thanks to our amazing SMPA ambassadors who you’ll see soon! 📸

08/19/2026

Meet our SMPA staff before the fall semester starts 👋

08/13/2026

With only 3 weeks until SMPA Kickoff, we’re looking back at some of our favorite memories and goals made during last year’s event…👀

Have you started thinking about what you’re looking forward to the most this year? 🤨

🔗 RSVP for SMPA Kickoff on September 2 via the link in our bio!

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805 21st Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20052

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+12029946227

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