The Eklund family created an estate plan and established the Eklund Scholarship Fund. This fund supports the financial needs to students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and has left a lasting legacy on the lives of many deserving students.
Undergraduate Alumni
Celebrating the 2024 Alumni Award Winners
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has announced its winners of the 2024 Alumni Awards. A ceremony will be held on Friday, April 26 to present the awards and celebrate the achievements of the winners.
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.
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.
Three Questions for Abigail Becker ’15
Alum Abigail Becker (BA’15) shares her proudest accomplishments working for UniverCity Alliance, advice for current J-School students and her favorite J-School memories.
Breaking Boundaries: J-School Students Dive Deep into International Reporting with New Course
Discover the intersection of journalistic experience and global perspectives with J-School alum’s Jacob Kushner’s brand new international reporting course.
Three Questions for Garth Beyer ’14
Garth Beyer (BA’14) opened Garth’s Brew Bar in December 2019 but his passion for craft beer started long before that. In fact, one of his favorite J-School memories involves the opportunity to dive deep into the world of craft beer.
J-School Alum Establishes Scholarship in Honor of Grandfather
Alumna and BOV member Samara Sodos established a scholarship in her grandfather’s name to honor his legacy at UW and in the world of media and advertising.
Curb Magazine Students Place Third in Disability Reporting Competition
In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA’23), Christy Klein (BA’23) and Erin McGroarty (MA’23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
Three Questions for Sam Freedman ’77
Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board member and J-School alum Sam Freedman shared his proudest accomplishments and his favorite pizza-filled Daily Cardinal memory.