In honor of this year’s Super Bowl, J-School faculty and staff shared their favorite Super Bowl ads.
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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.
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.
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt Leads Charge to Induct Alum Bob Teague into UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt was curious why J-School alum Bob Teague had not been recognized by UW Athletics for his accomplishments on the football field. His curiosity paid off.
SJMC Grad Students and Faculty to Present Research and Receive Awards at AEJMC 2023 Conference
SJMC grad students and faculty will travel to Washington D.C. to present their research the AEJMC 2023 Annual Conference from August 7-10, 2023.
Letters from the Directors: Spring 2023
Outgoing director Hernando Rojas and incoming director Katy Culver detail the progress that the J-School has made and look forward to future success.
New Faculty Q&A with Incoming Assistant Professor Miya Williams Fayne
Incoming assistant professor Miya Williams Fayne shares her research focus, what she hopes students take away from her classes, and what brought her to Madison and the J-School.
Professor Susan Robinson Publishes New Book Exploring Trust-Building in Journalism
Professor Sue Robinson recently published “How Journalists Engage: A Theory of Trust Building, Identities, and Care,” a book exploring trust building in journalism.
New Wisconsin and National Surveys on Political News and Conversation Find Big Party Differences
A new UW-Madison report has found that 27% of Wisconsin Republicans and 14% of Wisconsin Democrats reside in partisan bubbles, where they do not regularly hear opposing perspectives in news or political conversations.