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.
Undergraduate Students
J-School Students, Curb Magazine Win 2023 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
On April 9, the Society of Professional Journalists Region 6 announced its winners of the 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards and 12 awards were given to J-School students.
J-School Students and WSUM Win 2023 WBA Student Awards for Excellence
On February 24, the winners of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) 2023 Student Awards for Excellence were announced and three awards were given to J-School students for their broadcasting work and WSUM received seven awards.
J-School Senior Audrey Thibert receives 2024 Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Award for International Reporting
J-School senior Audrey Thibert was awarded the prestigious Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Award for her commitment to international reporting
Behind the Scenes: The Innovative Student Projects Transforming the Journalism Reading Room
Explore dynamic student-let projects transforming UW’s Journalism Reading Room. Discover the initiatives reshaping the iconic study space.
Curb Magazine launches 22nd edition, Curb: Fusion
Explore Wisconsin’s rich tapestry in Curb: Fusion, the 22nd edition. Available in print and online, this edition contains compelling stories important to today.
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.
J-School Senior Samantha Stidham Wins IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival
Samantha Stidham was awarded the grand prize at the 2023 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival and secured a scholarship for a future UW–Madison student. Read about what inspired her film and what it meant to win the top prize.
J-School Student Seth Kruger Awarded L&S General Knapps Scholarship
J-School student Seth Kruger was awarded the L&S General Knapps Scholarship, an award that supports high-achieving students earning a degree in the College of Letters & Science.
Major Decisions Train: J-School Hops on for the 2023 Majors Fair
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication will return to the Fall 2023 Communications Majors and Certificates fair. Stop by our table to learn about our courses in advertising, public relations and multimedia journalism.