The Student Services Center (SSC) is the College of Media’s comprehensive academic and career advising resource center.

Learn more about professional organizations you can join as a student, including the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Check out the list of print, film/tv, and other media opportunities students have at UIUC.

Take a look at programs and opportunities offered by the Department of Journalism at UIUC.

Founded in 1975, Poynter is an inspirational place but also a practical one, connecting the varied crafts of journalism to its higher mission and purpose. From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers. Poynter specializes in: ethics and fact-checking, reporting and storytelling, developing journalism's leaders, advancing newsroom diversity, and strengthening local news companies.