Journalism Organizations

The Ad Club

The Ad Club is a registered student association (RSO) for any student with an interest in a career in the advertising industry. The club focuses on networking and professional development in the advertising profession. The club, which is associated with the American Advertising Federation, district 10, organizes panel discussions and agency tours, collaborates on projects with local non-profits and assists students with internships and scholarships. 

Society of Professional Journalists

The School of Journalism and Strategic Media sponsors a student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Students work together on important issues including media literacy, ethics, the Freedom of Information Act, and career preparation. Students attend regional and national SPJ conventions and host campus sessions with professionals. In 2023, the UA SPJ chapter was voted Outstanding Chapter of the Year for Region 12, which includes Arkansas, Louisianna, Mississippi and Tennessee. 

The Public Relations Student Society of America

The Public Relations Student Society of America is an organization that strives to develop future public relations practitioners who are well-informed and well-prepared professionals.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

In 2023, the School of Journalism and Strategic Media launched a student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. NAHJ's mission is to increase the number of Latinos in newsrooms and to work toward fair and accurate representation of Latinos in news media.