Shaping the Future of Journalism: SJMC’s Tomás Dodds Founds the Public Tech Media Lab
Tomás Dodds, Director of the Public Tech Media Lab, discusses the importance of equipping journalists with the right artificial intelligence tools in an ever-evolving world.
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
PhD student Elohim Monard discusses his new podcast, Conversando de Política, exploring politics, communication, and geopolitics in the Americas
SJMC Welcomes Matthew Traub (BA’92) to its Board of Visitors
SJMC adds Matthew Traub (BA’92), COO of DKC, to its Board of Visitors, strengthening ties to media, politics and communications.
Students
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
PhD student Elohim Monard discusses his new podcast, Conversando de Política, exploring politics, communication, and geopolitics in the Americas
September 16, 2025
Graduate Student Highlight: Laila Abbas
PhD student Laila Abbas earned an ICA Top Dissertation Award Honorable Mention for her research on how emotionally charged TikTok content can inspire political identity and collective action. In a Q&A, she reflects on the impact of her research and offers advice for aspiring scholars.
July 16, 2025
Sharing Stories, Building Community: SJMC and Posse Partner to Empower Students Through Storytelling
Teaching faculty Adam Schrager led a storytelling workshop with the UW Posse Program to help students confidently share their lived experiences.
July 7, 2025- See More
Faculty & Staff
Shaping the Future of Journalism: SJMC’s Tomás Dodds Founds the Public Tech Media Lab
Tomás Dodds, Director of the Public Tech Media Lab, discusses the importance of equipping journalists with the right artificial intelligence tools in an ever-evolving world.
October 1, 2025
Assistant Professor Jing Wang Awarded 2025 Public Intellectual Fellow
Jing Wang joins the Public Intellectuals Program, in which she can expand on her research of global communication, technology and culture.
September 24, 2025
Letter from the Director: Fall 2025
Director Katy Culver shares her pride for SJMC grit and commitment to providing our students with the educational experience they deserve.
September 24, 2025- See More
Alumni
Three Questions with Sydney Albert (BA’25)
SJMC alum, Sydney Albert (BA'25), reflects on the relationships she built while at the SJMC and the advice she has for aspiring journalists.
October 1, 2025
SJMC Welcomes Matthew Traub (BA’92) to its Board of Visitors
SJMC adds Matthew Traub (BA’92), COO of DKC, to its Board of Visitors, strengthening ties to media, politics and communications.
September 22, 2025
Three Questions for Enjoyiana Nururdin
SJMC alum Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA'21) reflects on the values that drive her reporting, her proudest accomplishments and the advice she has for aspiring journalists in the SJMC.
July 9, 2025- See More
Events
Fill the Hill 2025: Flock On October 9–10
The flamingos return to Vilas Hall this "Flocktober" 9 and 10 for UW–Madison's pinkest homecoming tradition – Fill the Hill.
September 11, 2025
Day of the Badger 2025: By the Numbers
Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2025 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $35,000 raised for current students.
July 7, 2025
Celebrating Jack M. McLeod: Highlights from ICA
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly honored the legacy of Jack M. McLeod at ICA's annual conference in Denver. The event included remarks from a wide range of McLeod's advisees, colleagues and friends.
June 25, 2025- See More
Vilas Insider
Vilas Insider, SJMC’s quarterly alumni newsletter, is shared digitally three times per year and in print in the spring.
Read our latest issue.
SJMC Insider: Fall 2025
This fall's edition of SJMC Insider welcomes new faculty and staff as well as a new Board of Visitors member to our community. In addition, read about one of our PhD students' new podcast and see the latest installment of our Three Questions series.
Weekly Department Updates and Announcements
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