Professor Mike Wagner Named William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea
Professor Mike Wagner was named William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea for his outstanding contributions to outreach and service. Read more about Mike's work and his commitment to the Wisconsin Idea.
Vilas Insider Newsletter Spring 2024
The J-School's Spring 2024 Vilas Insider newsletter will arrive in mailboxes soon and digital versions of the stories are available with additional content.
Innovators in Education: J-School Students and Educators Embrace AI
Faculty and students embrace the opportunities and challenges of using AI in the classroom. Read more about how the J-School is preparing students for the jobs of the future.
Students
Vilas Insider Newsletter Spring 2024
The J-School's Spring 2024 Vilas Insider newsletter will arrive in mailboxes soon and digital versions of the stories are available with additional content.
July 2, 2024
PhD Student Jisoo Kim Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship
PhD student Jisoo Kim was selected as a 2024 recipient of a Dissertation Fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi which is designed to support active Society members in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.
July 2, 2024
Innovators in Education: J-School Students and Educators Embrace AI
Faculty and students embrace the opportunities and challenges of using AI in the classroom. Read more about how the J-School is preparing students for the jobs of the future.
July 2, 2024- See More
Faculty & Staff
Media, Information and Communication Career Advisor Pam Garcia-Rivera retires after more than a decade with the SJMC
Longtime Media, Information and Communication Career Advisor, Pam Garcia-Rivera, is closing her office door one final time as she retires this July.
July 19, 2024
MCRC Research Team Awarded Research Forward Grant for Artificial Intelligence Terrarium
A team of researchers from the Mass Communication Research Center has been awarded the Research Forward grant to assist in the completion of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Terrarium.
July 16, 2024
Letter from the Director: Spring 2024
Director Katy Culver reflects on her first year as director and shares how her colleagues have impacted her and the J-School community.
July 2, 2024- See More
Alumni
Three Questions for Sirinda Pairin ’15
J-School alum Sirinda Pairin (JBA'15) was named one of the most influential Asian American leaders in Madison this year by Madison 365.
July 3, 2024
Eklund Family Leaves Lasting Legacy of Support for Deserving J-School Students
The Eklund family created an estate plan and established the Eklund Scholarship Fund. This fund supports the financial needs to students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and has left a lasting legacy on the lives of many deserving students.
July 2, 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Alumni Award Winners
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has announced its winners of the 2024 Alumni Awards. A ceremony will be held on Friday, April 26 to present the awards and celebrate the achievements of the winners.
April 18, 2024- See More
Events
Day of the Badger 2024: By the Numbers
Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2024 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $51,000 raised for current students.
July 2, 2024
Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Science Journalist and Author, Will Deliver Keynote Speech to Spring 2024 J-School Graduates
Deborah Blum (MA’82), Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist and best-selling author, will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 SJMC Graduation Celebration on May 10, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Support Madison Commons During the Big Share on March 5
Support local journalism and Madison Commons on March 5, 2024, during The Big Share! Gifts directly support student journalists committed to community journalism.
March 5, 2024- See More
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