The spring 2021 issue of the Vilas Insider newsletter is here, and coming to mailboxes soon. You can read the digital versions of the stories with additional content here. Letter from the Director Spring Scholarship …
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By the Numbers: Day of the Badger 2021
Together, alumni and friends of the J-School raised over $31,000 in support of current students during Day of the Badger!
A Letter from the Director: Spring 2021
A letter from SJMC Director Hernando Rojas from the Spring 2021 issue of the Vilas Insider newsletter print edition.
Spring Scholarship News: 100% of Applicants Receive Scholarships, Hiebing Establishes Chancellor’s Scholarship
This year, the J-School awarded scholarships to all 178 undergraduate applicants. Madison marketing agency Hiebing has also established a Chancellor’s Scholarship to support a J-School student.
Three Questions for Barry Baum ’92 and Arvind Gopalratnam ’04
Barry Baum (BA’92) and Arvind Gopalratnam (BA’04) answer questions about their time in the J-School and their work at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Teaching Assistants Make the J-School Experience Possible
A vital part of the academic experience in many J-School classes, TAs have a range of responsibilities from leading discussions and labs to presenting lectures.
Professor Lucas Graves Receives Vilas Associates Award
Lucas Graves, an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is a 2021 recipient of the Vilas Associates Award.
Three Questions for the “Distinguished” Deb Pierce ‘87
Pierce recently earned a “distinguished” prefix to add to her title of “faculty associate”. We caught up with her to learn more about this honor.
Dr. Lauren Tucker (PhD’93) Addresses SJMC Class of 2021
Dr. Lauren Tucker (PhD’93), Founder and CEO of Do What Matters, SJMC Board of Visitors member and Mass Communication Research Center fellow, spoke at SJMC’s graduation celebration.
Graduate Student Highlight: Professional M.A. Class of 2021
Here’s a look at our two graduating ProTrackers and some of the stories they’ve completed throughout the program, as well as skills they’ve learned and other major takeaways.