School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Professor Katy Bartzen Culver to become Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication

This summer, Kathleen Bartzen Culver, associate professor and director of the Center for Journalism Ethics, will transition into the role of Director of the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Show Off Your J-School Pride During Day of the Badger 2023

Show off your J-School pride and celebrate Day of the Badger from March 28-29, 2023!

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New Summer Term Courses Give Students the Opportunity to Get Ahead

New this year, students can work ahead on their degrees by taking a required advanced course during the 2023 Summer Term.

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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We're Hiring!

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks a full-time Assistant Professor beginning August 21, 2023, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in mass communication research and teaching and an emphasis on media, race and ethnicity.

The successful candidate will work to proactively support the expansion of diversity in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment.

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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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Karyn Riddle headshotRiddle, KarynRobert Taylor Professor of Strategic Communication
Katy Culver headshotBartzen Culver, KathleenAssociate Professor; James E. Burgess Chair in Journalism Ethics; Director, Center for Journalism Ethics
Sijia Yang headshotYang, SijiaAssistant Professor
Dhavan Shah headshotShah, DhavanMaier-Bascom Professor; Director of the MCRC
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