School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Three Questions for Chris Lang ’01

Chris Lang's career in the legal field has taken a unique path, and earned him a Wisconsin Legal Innovators award from the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Watch’s “The Color of Money” series wins honorable mention Eppy Award

Wisconsin Watch's "The Color of Money" series was awarded an honorable mention award at the 2021 Eppy Awards. 

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Inclusion Committee Strives to Create Equitable and Diverse Space for Students 

In the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, students, faculty and staff are collaborating on efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

One of the earliest communication programs in the country, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication is also one of the best. We ground our teaching in the liberal arts, preparing students not just for the jobs of today, but for the ever-changing media landscape of tomorrow. From the heart of a world-class university, we create critical thinkers, problem solvers, researchers and innovators.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UW SJMC is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through our scholarship and everyday practices. Through our daily work as academics and educators we have asserted our commitment to making this world a safer, more productive, more equitable place for everyone.

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Top-ranked faculty

Hernando Rojas headshotRojas, HernandoDirector, School of Journalism and Mass Communication; Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism
Young Mie Kim headshotKim, Young MieProfessor
Dhavan Shah headshotShah, DhavanMaier-Bascom Professor; Director of the MCRC
Kathryn McGarr headshotMcGarr, KathrynAssistant Professor
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