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    Three Questions for Enjoyiana Nururdin

    SJMC alum Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA'21) reflects on the values that drive her reporting, her proudest accomplishments and the advice she has for aspiring journalists in the SJMC.

  • Tom Mulhern interviews two Badger football players

    More Then Just a Cup of Coffee: Tom Mulhern’s Legacy Lives On

    A decade after his passing, Tom Mulhern’s legacy lives on through a scholarship and a new family-led fundraiser — “Mully’s Roast” coffee — supporting the next generation of sports journalists.

  • Rachel Hale headshot

    Three Questions for Rachel Hale (BA’24)

    Alum Rachel Hale recently received the Religion News Association's Chandler Award for her reporting on the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on the Wisconsin Jewish community. Read her advice for current students and her favorite SJMC memories.

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Events

  • Day of the Badger 2025: By the Numbers

    Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2025 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $35,000 raised for current students.

  • Hernando Rojas speaks at the Celebration of Jack McLeod at ICA.

    Celebrating Jack M. McLeod: Highlights from ICA

    The School of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly honored the legacy of Jack M. McLeod at ICA's annual conference in Denver. The event included remarks from a wide range of McLeod's advisees, colleagues and friends.

  • Graduates sing "Varsity" at the end of the 2025 SJMC Spring Graduation Celebration.

    2024-2025 Academic Year in Photos

    As we wrap up the 2024-2025 academic year, we're reflecting on the achievements of our students, faculty and staff, numerous events and other important moments that made this year so special. Check out our 2024-2025 academic year in photos.

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Vilas Insider

Vilas Insider, SJMC’s quarterly alumni newsletter, is shared digitally three times per year and in print in the spring.
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Vilas Insider: Spring 2025

From student and faculty awards to community partnerships to a family-led fundraiser in support of future sports journalists, this year's issue of Vilas Insider magazine highlights the resilience and passion of our SJMC community.

Graduates sing "Varsity" at the end of the 2025 SJMC Spring Graduation Celebration.

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