The Media School: Indiana University Bloomington

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Student work

A team photo of 22 ultimate frisbee players.

Calamity Janes, IU’s women’s ultimate frisbee club

How a village in Botswana lives alongside 130,000 African elephants

Instagram story post from black flag roach motels with three different scenes. the first scene is a glass of champagne with a roach in the bottom of the glass, with text reading "Save the moment. set the trap." The second scene is photo of a cupcake with a roach crawling on it, with text that reads "Save the party. Set the trap." the third scene is a photo of a chocolate covered strawberry with text that reads "Save the date. Set the trap."

Black Flag Roach Motel advertising campaign

A screenshot of the game Love Surge! that reads "Impress dates with Skills," followed by the words "Skill Check Passed!" Under this is a pink tab containing two cards, six of hearts, five of hearts and a deck of cards equating to 15. Underneath this is another pink tab with a white panel that says, "Skill Check Passed!"

Love Surge! video game

You are what you create

No matter the media, our students produce work that informs, moves, entertains, persuades, and inspires. What will you create?

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People of The Media School

Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni embody The Media School and are shaping the future of media. Are you next?

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Events

Nov 06

Media Career Day 2026
Nov 06

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Nov 07

No No Nooky T.V. + Nitrate Kisses | Underground Film Series

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News

Peifer moderates media literacy discussion in Hancock County

Crowd watches Jason Peifer lecture on media literacy.

Nov. 5, 2026

Jason Peifer moderated a Community Foundation of Hancock County event on oct. 26 that helped residents navigate today’s media landscape with discernment and responsibility.

Learn more about the Community Foundation of Hancock County’s Embrace Our Place initiative.

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Doctoral student Boateng, professor Wright co-author letter on media effects research

Nov. 4, 2026

Associate professor Evans Comfort maps out a path for environmental journalists in latest book