Featured News
A PhD Fueled by Purpose: Michael Aguilar's 16-Year Doctoral Journey
At 71, Innocorp founder Michael Aguilar completed a 16-year PhD journey at UW–Madison, bridging research, prevention, and real-world impact.
Pogorzelski Family Establishes Professorship in Honor of SJMC Director Kathleen Bartzen Culver
SJMC alumni Steve (BA'83) and Brenda Pogorzelski have donated $1 million to establish a professorship honoring longtime educator and mentor Kathleen Bartzen Culver.
Meet the SJMC’s Spring 2026 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers
Meet the four adjunct instructors and lecturers bringing their expertise to SJMC classrooms this spring.
Connect. Collaborate. Create.
One of the earliest communication programs in the country, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication is also one of the best. We ground our teaching in the liberal arts, preparing students not just for the jobs of today, but for the ever-changing media landscape of tomorrow. From the heart of a world-class university, we create critical thinkers, problem solvers, researchers and innovators.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The UW SJMC is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through our scholarship and everyday practices. Through our daily work as academics and educators we have asserted our commitment to making this world a safer, more productive, more equitable place for everyone.
Upcoming Events
- February
- February 5
- February 9
- February 11Undergraduate Admission Information SessionsSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)5:30 PM, James L. Hoyt Multimedia Classroom (2195), Vilas Hall
- February 13Voices of the Unsung: Immersive Storytelling for Social GoodIvan L. Preston Research Colloquium with Sriram Kalyanaraman12:00 PM, Nafziger Conference Room (5055), Vilas Hall
- February 18
- February 18Science Reporting in Interesting Times: A View from the FishbowlVirtual Speaker: Dan Vergano, Senior Editor, Scientific American12:05 PM, 1420 Microbial Sciences
- February 26Inside True Crime: Ethics, Responsibility and the Stories We Tell After Tragedywith Rachel Bozich, documentary filmmaker, director, showrunner and producer6:00 PM, 2nd Floor Concerto/Overture Rooms, Gordon Dining and Event Center
Job Listings
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Multiple Internship Positions
Zeno Group |
Chicago, IL | New York City, NY |
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Student Photographer
Thermoset |
Madison, WI |
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Editor
Zissman Media |
Remote |
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Videographer Internship
VaxPro |
Verona, WI | Remote |
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Summer Internship
Wisconsin Watch |
Madison, WI |
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Summer 2026: Public Relations / PR Corporate Internship
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants |
Chicago, IL |
