Sports Media & Society Concentration
Sports from Every Angle
Students choose the KU J-School because of the many connections we have within the local, collegiate and professional sports markets. In this concentration, undergraduates will be able to tailor their education, knowledge and experience to prepare them for wherever they want to work in the sports industry after graduation.
An Array of Sports Opportunities
In addition to courses, our students have many other opportunities to get hands-on experience at professional sports organizations, KU Athletics, ESPN, Time Warner Cable, local media outlets and campus media organizations. Whether you are interested in reporting, production, play by play, multimedia, marketing, public relations or administration, our curriculum will immerse you in the exciting and expanding world of sports media.
Broadcasting
Student-produced Sports Shows
Jayhawks in Sports Media
Kevin Harlan
CBS Sports and NBA
Laura Okmin
Fox Sports
Brian Hanni
University of Kansas
Matt Gardner
St. Louis Blues
More Jayhawks in Sports Media
- Jennifer Berquist, associate athletics director – development, Kansas Athletics
- Julie Browman, television reporter and host, Altitude Sports and Entertainment
- Nate Bukaty, lead commentator, Sporting Kansas City
- Jenni Carlson, sports columnist, The Daily Oklahoman
- Jennifer Cobb, stock car racing driver and owner, JJC Racing
- Scott Chasen, assistant sports editor, The Kansas City Star
- Nick Couzin, sports anchor and reporter, WHBF, Rock Island, Illinois
- Rustin Dodd, writer at The Athletic
- Travis Goff, director of athletics, University of Kansas
- Jen Halvorson, on-air host, Minnesota Gopher Sports
- Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dartmouth
- Kimberly Hobbs, vice president of corporate partnerships and premium sales, Kansas City Chiefs
- Amie Just, sports columnist, Lincoln Journal Star
- Taylor Kauffman, sports anchor/reporter, CBS 42
- Amanda Kaschube, director of content for sports/audience strategy, Chicago Tribune
- Coral Lu, reporter, host, anchor, ESPN
- Sam Mellinger, vice president of communications, Kansas City Royals
- Jesse Newell, Chiefs beat writer, The Kansas City Star
- Mike Rigg, director of content and marketing, SuperBook Sports
- Bill Riley, ESPN 700 program director and Voice of the University of Utah
- Mick Shaffer, sports director, 41 Action News
- Abby Walsh, graphics broadcast associate, MLB Network
Plan a Campus Visit
Questions? We'd love to tell you more about Sports Media at KU and show you around campus, Stauffer-Flint Hall and check out our amazing studio!
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