A team of researchers from the Mass Communication Research Center has been awarded the Research Forward grant to assist in the completion of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Terrarium.
Faculty
News about SJMC faculty and staff.
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.
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.
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.
UW-Madison’s Center for Communication and Civic Renewal Expands Groundbreaking Research on the Impact of 21st Century Communication on Civic Life
The Center for Communication and Civic Renewal is embarking on groundbreaking research aimed at significantly broadening our collective understanding of 21st-century communication and civic life thanks to support from the Knight Foundation.
Celebrating J-School Women in Research: Q&A with Professor Susan Robinson
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some amazing J-School women in research! In our third installment, we talked to Professor Sue Robinson who collaborates with newsrooms to implement evidence-based strategies aimed at fostering trust with audiences.
Professor Doug McLeod Wins Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Professor Doug McLeod won the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, an honor that recognizes UW-Madison’s best educators.
J-School Faculty and Staff Reveal Their Favorite Super Bowl Ads
In honor of this year’s Super Bowl, J-School faculty and staff shared their favorite Super Bowl ads.
In Memoriam: Jack McLeod, 1930–2024
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.
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.