School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Top-ranked for communication research

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Hands-on learning with award-winning instructors

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Featured News

Three Questions for Gary Mueller ’86

J-School alum Gary Mueller has been inducted to the Wisconsin Advertising Hall of Fame. His career has made an impact on the nonprofit world.

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.

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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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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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Reporter to investigate state government and democracy issues
Wisconsin Watch 		Madison, WI
Development Assistant
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism 		In or within 90 minutes of Madison or Milwaukee and expect to travel regularly to the other city and other Wisconsin locations.
Operations Administrator
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism 		See Description
Coordinator, Communications and Technology
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators 		Madison, WI
UW CORE Communications Internship
UW CORE 		Madison, WI
Content Creator
Harris 		Ontario, Canada
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Top-ranked faculty

Headshot of J School Director Hemant ShahShah, HemantHelen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism
Katheryn Christy headshotChristy, KatherynAssistant Professor
Sijia Yang headshotYang, SijiaAssistant Professor
Chris Cascio headshotCascio, ChrisAssistant Professor
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