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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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Katheryn Christy headshotChristy, KatherynAssistant Professor
Mike Wagner headshotWagner, MichaelProfessor; Director of Graduate Studies
Dhavan Shah headshotShah, DhavanMcLeod Professor of Communication Research; Maier-Bascom Chair; Director of the MCRC; Research Director of the CCCR
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