Curb Magazine Students Place Third in Disability Reporting Competition
In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA'23), Christy Klein (BA'23) and Erin McGroarty (MA'23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
Three Questions for Sam Freedman '77
Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board member and J-School alum Sam Freedman shared his proudest accomplishments and his favorite pizza-filled Daily Cardinal memory.
J-School Senior Samantha Stidham Wins IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival
Samantha Stidham was awarded the grand prize at the 2023 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival and secured a scholarship for a future UW–Madison student. Read about what inspired her film and what it meant to win the top prize.
Students
Curb Magazine Students Place Third in Disability Reporting Competition
In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA'23), Christy Klein (BA'23) and Erin McGroarty (MA'23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
November 17, 2023
J-School Senior Samantha Stidham Wins IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival
Samantha Stidham was awarded the grand prize at the 2023 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival and secured a scholarship for a future UW–Madison student. Read about what inspired her film and what it meant to win the top prize.
November 2, 2023
Graduate Student Highlight: Carlos Dávalos
Ph.D. student Carlos Dávalos is a member of the J-School's Inclusion Committee. He shares what compelled him to join the committee and his work within the J-School.
October 16, 2023- See More
Faculty & Staff
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt Leads Charge to Induct Alum Bob Teague into UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt was curious why J-School alum Bob Teague had not been recognized by UW Athletics for his accomplishments on the football field. His curiosity paid off.
September 14, 2023
SJMC Grad Students and Faculty to Present Research and Receive Awards at AEJMC 2023 Conference
SJMC grad students and faculty will travel to Washington D.C. to present their research the AEJMC 2023 Annual Conference from August 7-10, 2023.
August 3, 2023
Letters from the Directors: Spring 2023
Outgoing director Hernando Rojas and incoming director Katy Culver detail the progress that the J-School has made and look forward to future success.
July 20, 2023- See More
Alumni
Curb Magazine Students Place Third in Disability Reporting Competition
In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA'23), Christy Klein (BA'23) and Erin McGroarty (MA'23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
November 17, 2023
Three Questions for Sam Freedman ’77
Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board member and J-School alum Sam Freedman shared his proudest accomplishments and his favorite pizza-filled Daily Cardinal memory.
October 30, 2023
Adjunct Instructors Return to Their Alma Mater to Pass Their Perspectives to J-Schoolers
SJMC alumni teach as adjunct instructors to provide students with a unique perspective on real-world experiences. Learn why they returned to the J-School.
October 24, 2023- See More
Events
J-School Raises Over $15,000 During Fill the Hill 2023
During Fill the Hill 2023, the J-School raised over $15,000 in support of its students. Check out our record-breaking Fill the Hill by the numbers and the video of Professor Doug McLeod that brought the J-School flock together.
October 19, 2023
Major Decisions Train: J-School Hops on for the 2023 Majors Fair
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication will return to the Fall 2023 Communications Majors and Certificates fair. Stop by our table to learn about our courses in advertising, public relations and multimedia journalism.
September 28, 2023Fill the Hill 2023: Save the Date for “Flocktober” 5–6!
The flamingos are flocking to Bascom Hill on Oct. 5–6 for one of UW-Madison's favorite homecoming traditions, Fill the Hill!
September 21, 2023- See More
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