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News about SJMC undergraduate and graduate students.
PhD Student Jianing Li Receives Social Data Dissertation Fellowship from SSRC
Li was recently awarded the Social Data Dissertation Fellowship from the SSRC in order to study how citizens can form healthy skepticism toward information they encounter on social media.
New Fact-Checking Projects Focus on Combating COVID-19 Misinformation
With information about COVID-19 rapidly circulating online, it can be difficult to determine what’s true and what’s not. SJMC faculty and students are working on several projects to combat misinformation.
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.
Three SJMC Graduate Students Win Holtz Center Fellowships
The Holtz Center offers fellowships for graduate students with research interests in the field of science and technology studies. The 2020-2022 cohort includes four fellows, three of whom are SJMC graduate students.
Celebrating National Intern Day with Gracie Lund, SJMC Undergrad and TODAY Show Intern
Many SJMC students participate in internships, which can help them land their dream job. For Gracie Lund, her internship at the TODAY Show is a dream come true.
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 …
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.
SJMC Career Advisor Pam Garcia-Rivera on Applying for Jobs in an Uncertain Time
Feeling stressed about finding a job after college? School of Journalism and Mass Communication career advisor Pam Garcia-Rivera has some sound advice.
10 Reasons to Study Journalism at UW-Madison
Our professional masters program offers the flexibility, personalization and support necessary to prepare students for a professional newsroom.