The Digital Media Analytics certificate equips students with data analysis and storytelling skills to propel them in their future careers. Read more about the certificate and how it’s benefiting not only J-School students, but students across campus.
Department News
Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Science Journalist and Author, Will Deliver Keynote Speech to Spring 2024 J-School Graduates
Deborah Blum (MA’82), Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist and best-selling author, will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 SJMC Graduation Celebration on May 10, 2024.
Q&A With Sports Journalism Legend and UW Alum Andy Katz
Andy Katz, renowned sports journalist and UW alum, shares insights on his upcoming presentation on Thursday Feb. 22 about resiliency in sports media today.
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.
Students and Alumni Score Big as Sports Communication Certificate Continues to Grow
The J-School’s Sports Communication Certificate continues to grow in popularity as recent alumni find career success and some return to campus to teach.
Administrative Assistant Angelina Stone wins College of Letters & Science’s University Staff Award
Angelina Stone, administrative assistant at the J-School, won the University Staff Award for her outstanding contributions to the school.
Professor Katy Bartzen Culver to become Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
This summer, Kathleen Bartzen Culver, associate professor and director of the Center for Journalism Ethics, will transition into the role of Director of the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence Program continues this spring with Sabrina Imbler
The UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication is continuing its Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence Program to educate students about science communication.
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 Launches New Certificate in Sports Communication
In fall 2019, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication began offering a new certificate in sports communication. Open to both journalism and non-journalism majors, the certificate program combines high-quality journalism and marketing communications instruction …