With information about COVID-19 rapidly circulating online, it can be difficult to determine what’s true and what’s not. SJMC faculty and students are working on several projects to combat misinformation.
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New Political Communication Book from SJMC Professor and Graduate Alum
“Mediated Democracy: Politics, the News and Citizenship in the 21st Century” discusses important issues regarding the health of democracies and relationships between citizens, journalists and political elites.
SJMC Graduate Students and Faculty to Participate in AEJMC Virtual Conference
Graduate students and faculty will be active throughout the AEJMC virtual conference, by presenting research, acting as panelists and moderators in group discussions, and more.
Three SJMC Graduate Students Win Holtz Center Fellowships
The Holtz Center offers fellowships for graduate students with research interests in the field of science and technology studies. The 2020-2022 cohort includes four fellows, three of whom are SJMC graduate students.
Celebrating National Intern Day with Gracie Lund, SJMC Undergrad and TODAY Show Intern
Many SJMC students participate in internships, which can help them land their dream job. For Gracie Lund, her internship at the TODAY Show is a dream come true.
Three Questions for Jasmine McNealy ’02
SJMC alum Jasmine McNealy received funding from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for a project on new governance framework for data collected by digital platforms, smart devices, and smart city technologies. We asked Jasmine a few questions to learn more.
The Wisconsin Idea in Action: SJMC Collaborates on COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect App
The University of Wisconsin has a long tradition of quality education, strong community and dedicated service. These principles are all key to the Wisconsin Idea: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of …
SJMC Director Hernando Rojas Named as an ICA Fellow
Hernando Rojas, Director of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism has been selected as an ICA Fellow.
Pro-Track Alumni Career Placement
Graduates of our professional master’s degree program have a strong track record of landing jobs that use their skills and specializations.
Bringing J-School innovation into the newsroom
Natalie Yahr (MA’19) produces a series of podcasts that have changed how the paper delivers news. We caught up with her when she was interviewing a colleague about a cover story he’d written.
