SJMC alum, Sydney Albert (BA’25), reflects on the relationships she built while at the SJMC and the advice she has for aspiring journalists.
Alumni
News about SJMC undergraduate and graduate alumni.
SJMC Welcomes Matthew Traub (BA’92) to its Board of Visitors
SJMC adds Matthew Traub (BA’92), COO of DKC, to its Board of Visitors, strengthening ties to media, politics and communications.
Three Questions for Enjoyiana Nururdin
SJMC alum Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA’21) reflects on the values that drive her reporting, her proudest accomplishments and the advice she has for aspiring journalists in the SJMC.
More Than Just a Cup of Coffee: Tom Mulhern’s Legacy Lives On
A decade after his passing, Tom Mulhern’s legacy lives on through a scholarship and a new family-led fundraiser — “Mully’s Roast” coffee — supporting the next generation of sports journalists.
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.
Celebrating the 2025 Alumni Award Winners
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has announced its winners of the 2025 Alumni Awards. A ceremony will be held on Friday, April 25 to present the awards and celebrate the achievements of the winners.
Q&A with 2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner Samuel Freedman
Discover the impressive journey of award-winning author, professor, and journalist Samuel Freedman, one of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients.
Q&A with 2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner Conor Caloia
Explore the career of Conor Caloia, the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Forward Madison FC and recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.
Q&A with 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Award Winner JungHwan Yang
Dive into the exciting career of Dr. JungHwan Yang, an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and one of the 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Early Career Award winners.
Q&A with 2025 Harold L. Nelson Award Winner Gerald Baldasty
Learn about the career journey of Gerald J. Baldasty, professor emeritus in Communication at the University of Washington and the 2025 Harold L. Nelson Award recipient.