Jack McLeod, professor emeritus at the UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication and icon in the field of communication research, died on January 28, 2024.
Kara Rheingans
Meet the J-School’s Spring 2024 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers
This spring, the J-School welcomes seven adjunct instructors and lecturers to provide students with a real-world perspective on the world of communication. They share what they hope students take away from their courses.
Graduate Adviser Lisa Aarli retires from the J-School
After 11 years at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, graduate adviser Lisa Aarli is retiring. Read Professional MA student Keifa Jaward’s thoughtful profile of Lisa and her legacy at the J-School.
Three Questions for Abigail Becker ’15
Alum Abigail Becker (BA’15) shares her proudest accomplishments working for UniverCity Alliance, advice for current J-School students and her favorite J-School memories.
Graduate Student Highlight: Professional M.A. Class of December 2023
This December, four professional master’s students graduated and presented their final portfolios of published work. Check out their work and see what they hope to do next.
Three Questions for Garth Beyer ’14
Garth Beyer (BA’14) opened Garth’s Brew Bar in December 2019 but his passion for craft beer started long before that. In fact, one of his favorite J-School memories involves the opportunity to dive deep into the world of craft beer.
Curb Magazine Students Place Third in Disability Reporting Competition
In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA’23), Christy Klein (BA’23) and Erin McGroarty (MA’23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
Three Questions for Sam Freedman ’77
Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board member and J-School alum Sam Freedman shared his proudest accomplishments and his favorite pizza-filled Daily Cardinal memory.
Graduate Student Highlight: Carlos Dávalos
Ph.D. student Carlos Dávalos is a member of the J-School’s Inclusion Committee. He shares what compelled him to join the committee and his work within the J-School.
Three Questions for Ethan Krupp ’12 and Sammy Pepper ’11
Alums Ethan Krupp and Sammy Pepper recently merged their business, SPEK Consulting with A La Carte Media Consulting. They share their proudest moments and advice for current students.