“Mediated Democracy: Politics, the News and Citizenship in the 21st Century” discusses important issues regarding the health of democracies and relationships between citizens, journalists and political elites.
Faculty
News about SJMC faculty and staff.
SJMC Graduate Students and Faculty to Participate in AEJMC Virtual Conference
Graduate students and faculty will be active throughout the AEJMC virtual conference, by presenting research, acting as panelists and moderators in group discussions, and more.
The Wisconsin Idea in Action: SJMC Collaborates on COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect App
The University of Wisconsin has a long tradition of quality education, strong community and dedicated service. These principles are all key to the Wisconsin Idea: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of …
SJMC Director Hernando Rojas Named as an ICA Fellow
Hernando Rojas, Director of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism has been selected as an ICA Fellow.
With the Spread of the Coronavirus, the J-School Goes Virtual
“Our leadership has been outstanding – steady, calm, forward-thinking, understanding and helpful,” says Professor Michael Wagner.
Three Questions for the “Distinguished” Pat Hastings ’93
Pat Hastings is both a J-School alum and a pillar of its curriculum. She recently earned a “distinguished” prefix to her title and we’re proud to recognize her distinction as a teacher and shine on a light on the great work she does every single day.
Culver Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Kathleen Bartzen Culver, associate professor and James E. Burgess Chair in Journalism Ethics, has won the William H. Kiekhofer Teaching Award. She is one of 10 faculty members across campus to have been chosen.
Q&A with Sijia Yang
Q&A with Sijia Yang, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Hometown: Tongxiang, China Educational background: Ph.D. in communication, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania How did you get into your …
Professor Sue Robinson Wins Award for 2018 Book
This summer, Professor Sue Robinson, the Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism, received the 2019 Tankard Book Award for outstanding research in journalism. Her book, Networked News, Racial Divides: How Power & Privilege Shape Public …
James P. Danky Wins AJHA’s Distinguished Service Award
The AJHA Awards Committee has announced that James P. Danky has won the rare honor of the organization’s Distinguished Service to Journalism History Award. This award is reserved for those generally outside the field of …