Our graduate program prepares students to conduct field-leading research and many of our students publish their work to major communication research journals throughout their time at the SJMC. Check out some of the research published by our students in spring 2024.
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Vilas Insider Newsletter Spring 2024
The J-School’s Spring 2024 Vilas Insider newsletter will arrive in mailboxes soon and digital versions of the stories are available with additional content.
PhD Student Jisoo Kim Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship
PhD student Jisoo Kim was selected as a 2024 recipient of a Dissertation Fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi which is designed to support active Society members in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.
Letter from the Director: Spring 2024
Director Katy Culver reflects on her first year as director and shares how her colleagues have impacted her and the J-School community.
Innovators in Education: J-School Students and Educators Embrace AI
Faculty and students embrace the opportunities and challenges of using AI in the classroom. Read more about how the J-School is preparing students for the jobs of the future.
Professor Mike Wagner Named William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea
Professor Mike Wagner was named William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea for his outstanding contributions to outreach and service. Read more about Mike’s work and his commitment to the Wisconsin Idea.
From Theory to Practice: New Digital Media Analytics Certificate Fuses Data and Communication
The Digital Media Analytics certificate equips students with data analysis and storytelling skills to propel them in their future careers. Read more about the certificate and how it’s benefiting not only J-School students, but students across campus.
Day of the Badger 2024: By the Numbers
Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2024 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $51,000 raised for current students.
Eklund Family Leaves Lasting Legacy of Support for Deserving J-School Students
The Eklund family created an estate plan and established the Eklund Scholarship Fund. This fund supports the financial needs to students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and has left a lasting legacy on the lives of many deserving students.
In Memoriam: Ray Anderson, 1927–2023
Ray Anderson, Professor Emeritus and former foreign correspondent for the New York Times, died on September 24, 2023 in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was 96.