Doug McLeod Appointed Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board
Evjue Centennial Professor Doug McLeod has been appointed by UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board.
In Memoriam: Bruce "Rudy" Martzke, 1942–2024
Bruce “Rudy” Martzke, longtime USA Today sports media columnist and 1996 UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication Distinguished Service Award winner, died on November 20, 2024 at the age of 82.
Graduate Student Highlight: Jess Miller
Professional Master's student Jess Miller shares about his journalistic work and advice for future SJMC professional master's students.
Students
Graduate Student Highlight: Professional M.A. Class of December 2024
Last week, four of our Professional M.A. students presented portfolios of their journalistic work and completed their masters degrees.
December 18, 2024
From Classroom to Real World: SJMC Student James Hanson Launches Saveory after J202 Success
SJMC junior James Hanson recently launched Saveory, a restaurant deal-finder app, after finding inspiration and success in J202.
December 17, 2024
SJMC Partners with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to Provide Students with Real-World Experience
SJMC students in J463: Digital Media Strategies partnered with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission to redesign their website and develop a creative marketing campaign.
December 12, 2024- See More
Faculty & Staff
2024 Midwest Battleground Survey Shows What Divided Partisans in Key Swing States
A new Center for Communication and Civic Renewal survey report on voters in Midwest battleground states found surprising insights on the partisan divides that shaped voting patterns in critical Midwest battleground states.
December 17, 2024
Distinguished Emeritus Teaching Faculty Pat Hastings Wins NATAS Silver Circle Award
Distinguished emeritus teaching faculty member Pat Hastings won the 2025 Silver Circle Award from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for her outstanding contributions to the television industry.
December 12, 2024
Doug McLeod Appointed Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board
Evjue Centennial Professor Doug McLeod has been appointed by UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board.
November 4, 2024- See More
Alumni
SJMC Alum Steve Raymer (BA’67, MA’71) Donates Archive to Wisconsin Historical Society
This past October, alum Steve Raymer (BA’67, MA’71) delivered the archive of his life’s work to the Wisconsin Historical Society from his decades-long career as a photojournalist for National Geographic.
December 10, 2024
In Memoriam: Bruce “Rudy” Martzke, 1942–2024
Bruce “Rudy” Martzke, longtime USA Today sports media columnist and 1996 UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication Distinguished Service Award winner, died on November 20, 2024 at the age of 82.
November 26, 2024
Three Questions for Alec Luhn (BA’10)
Climate journalist and SJMC alum Alec Luhn (BA'10) recently won two prestigious science journalism awards for his work across a wide range of scientific topics. He shares what these awards mean to him and advice for current students.
November 25, 2024- See More
Events
SJMC Shatters Records and Raises over $16,000 During Fill the Hill 2024
Fill the Hill 2024 was a record-breaking day with over $16,000 raised in support of SJMC students, faculty and staff.
November 11, 2024
Fill the Hill 2024: The Flock Returns Oct. 24-25
On Oct. 24–25 the flamingos are migrating back to campus and settling on Bascom Hill to celebrate one of UW–Madison’s favorite traditions, Fill the Hill.
September 26, 2024
Q&A with Washington Veteran Journalist and UW Alum Manu Raju
Join Manu Raju ('02), CNN Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday and Chief Congressional Correspondent, on September 19 for an interactive talk and Q&A about covering the chaos of today's political landscape.
August 19, 2024- See More
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