School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Featured News

Dr. Lauren Tucker (PhD’93) Addresses SJMC Class of 2021

On Friday, May 7, 2021, the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication honored its undergraduate and graduate students in the class of 2021 in a virtual celebration. The event featured alumni speaker Dr. Lauren …

Graduate Student Highlight: Professional M.A. Class of 2021

Here’s a look at our two graduating ProTrackers and some of the stories they’ve completed throughout the program, as well as skills they’ve learned and other major takeaways.

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Three Questions for Claire Swinarski ’13

Claire Swinarski's latest book, The Kate In Between, is being released May 18. We caught up with her to hear more about her book and her advice to J-Schoolers who want to do what she does.

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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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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Cascio, ChrisAssistant Professor
Christy, KatherynAssistant Professor
Kathryn McGarr headshotMcGarr, KathrynAssistant Professor
Sue Robinson headshotRobinson, SusanHelen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism
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