Shaping the Future of Journalism: SJMC’s Tomás Dodds Founds the Public Tech Media Lab
Tomás Dodds, Director of the Public Tech Media Lab, discusses the importance of equipping journalists with the right artificial intelligence tools in an ever-evolving world.
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
PhD student Elohim Monard discusses his new podcast, Conversando de Política, exploring politics, communication, and geopolitics in the Americas
SJMC Welcomes Matthew Traub (BA’92) to its Board of Visitors
SJMC adds Matthew Traub (BA’92), COO of DKC, to its Board of Visitors, strengthening ties to media, politics and communications.
Students
SJMC Breaks Donation Records During Fill the Hill 2025
Thanks to our "Flock"stars, the SJMC has beat donation records for another year. Students, faculty and staff are beyond grateful!
October 17, 2025
SJMC Student Savannah Schuyler Aims to Transform Tribal Journalism
SJMC student Savannah Schuyler is using journalism to uplift Indigenous voices on campus and beyond. With a passion for accurate storytelling, she hopes to return home and report for her tribal newsroom.
October 16, 2025
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
PhD student Elohim Monard discusses his new podcast, Conversando de Política, exploring politics, communication, and geopolitics in the Americas
September 16, 2025- See More
Faculty & Staff
SJMC Breaks Donation Records During Fill the Hill 2025
Thanks to our "Flock"stars, the SJMC has beat donation records for another year. Students, faculty and staff are beyond grateful!
October 17, 2025
Shaping the Future of Journalism: SJMC’s Tomás Dodds Founds the Public Tech Media Lab
Tomás Dodds, Director of the Public Tech Media Lab, discusses the importance of equipping journalists with the right artificial intelligence tools in an ever-evolving world.
October 1, 2025
Assistant Professor Jing Wang Awarded 2025 Public Intellectual Fellow
Jing Wang joins the Public Intellectuals Program, in which she can expand on her research of global communication, technology and culture.
September 24, 2025- See More
Alumni
Three Questions with Sydney Albert (BA’25)
SJMC alum, Sydney Albert (BA'25), reflects on the relationships she built while at the SJMC and the advice she has for aspiring journalists.
October 1, 2025
SJMC Welcomes Matthew Traub (BA’92) to its Board of Visitors
SJMC adds Matthew Traub (BA’92), COO of DKC, to its Board of Visitors, strengthening ties to media, politics and communications.
September 22, 2025
Three Questions for Enjoyiana Nururdin
SJMC alum Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA'21) reflects on the values that drive her reporting, her proudest accomplishments and the advice she has for aspiring journalists in the SJMC.
July 9, 2025- See More
Events
Fill the Hill 2025: Flock On October 9–10
The flamingos return to Vilas Hall this "Flocktober" 9 and 10 for UW–Madison's pinkest homecoming tradition – Fill the Hill.
September 11, 2025
Day of the Badger 2025: By the Numbers
Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2025 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $35,000 raised for current students.
July 7, 2025
Celebrating Jack M. McLeod: Highlights from ICA
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly honored the legacy of Jack M. McLeod at ICA's annual conference in Denver. The event included remarks from a wide range of McLeod's advisees, colleagues and friends.
June 25, 2025- See More
Vilas Insider
Vilas Insider, SJMC’s quarterly alumni newsletter, is shared digitally three times per year and in print in the spring.
Read our latest issue.
SJMC Insider: Fall 2025
This fall's edition of SJMC Insider welcomes new faculty and staff as well as a new Board of Visitors member to our community. In addition, read about one of our PhD students' new podcast and see the latest installment of our Three Questions series.
Weekly Department Updates and Announcements
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