Department of Multimedia Communications, Graphic Design & Speech and Debate

More than ever, the world needs informed journalists capable of telling stories in various formats and platforms. 

Simpson College has a rich history in student journalism; The Simpsonian is the country’s oldest continuously published campus newspaper. The industry has significantly evolved since that first issue in 1870, but our commitment to ethical, informed storytelling continues.

We offer majors in multimedia journalism, interactive media, marketing communication, and sports communication. Our programs are full of immersive, collaborative learning experiences, and they build critical written and oral communication skills and develop technical proficiency in industry-standard software programs and platforms.

Multimedia communication faculty members are more than devoted educators; they’re also widely published scholars, seasoned journalists and designers, and committed advisors to our award-winning student media outlets and nationally recognized speech and debate/mock trial teams. 

Our graduates pursue careers in print, broadcast, and multimedia journalism, branding, marketing, public relations, and communication-related roles in industries ranging from athletics and entertainment to healthcare and education.