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.
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CCCR Survey Assesses Public Views of Trump’s First 100 Days
Four months into the Trump presidency, a new UW-Madison survey report finds surprising insights on how Americans think about Trump’s first 100 days.
2024-2025 Academic Year in Photos
As we wrap up the 2024-2025 academic year, we’re reflecting on the achievements of our students, faculty and staff, numerous events and other important moments that made this year so special. Check out our 2024-2025 academic year in photos.
Three Questions for Rachel Hale (BA’24)
Alum Rachel Hale recently received the Religion News Association’s Chandler Award for her reporting on the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on the Wisconsin Jewish community. Read her advice for current students and her favorite SJMC memories.
Highlights from the 2025 SJMC Spring Graduation Celebration
See highlights from our 2025 Spring Graduation Celebration, including keynote remarks from alum David Grossman (BA’87), closing remarks from Director Katy Culver and photos and video from the event.
David Grossman, Founder & CEO of The Grossman Group and Award-Winning Author, to Deliver Keynote Speech to Spring 2025 SJMC Graduates
David Grossman (BA’87), award-winning author and renowned leadership communication expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 SJMC Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 9.
Join the Party to Pay it Forward! Day of the Badger Returns April 8–9
Support the SJMC during Day of the Badger on April 8 and 9. Show off your Badger pride and pay it forward to current and future generations of SJMC students.
Graduate Student Highlight: Yanshu Sybil Wang
PhD student Yanshu Sybil Wang was recently awarded the Fall Mini Fellowship from the UW–Madison Robert F. and Jean E. Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies to support her research on AI literacy and its impact on adolescents.
Three Questions for Jonathan Mills (BA’20)
SJMC alum Jonathan Mills (BA’20) has put his journalism and sports communication skills learned at the SJMC to good use since graduating. He discusses what he’s most proud of in his career and his advice for current students hoping to work in sports media.
2024 Election Survey Profiles the American Voter
A new UW-Madison survey report on American voters found surprising insights on what drove votes in the closest national vote for president since 2000. The survey found big gaps in partisan attitudes toward equity and prejudice in American society, consistent with past research by the research team and other scholars.