Vilas Hall Update
The SJMC offices in Vilas Hall are closed until at least July 10 because of a cooling capacity problem affecting the UW-Madison campus. If you need to reach any of our staff members, they are working remotely and will get in touch with you during regular business hours.
If you are interested in visiting the SJMC, we unfortunately cannot offer tours at this time. Please view our virtual tour to learn more about our spaces and undergraduate programs.
At the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, we’ve been shaping the future of communication for more than a century. Here, students don’t just learn how media work, they find endless possibilities to use media to move people, shape society and transform industries.
Endless Experience.
Our hands-on courses set students up for success. At the SJMC, you’ll lead campaigns, co-author studies, analyze data and shape stories that reach far beyond the classroom.
Endless Destinations.
A degree from the SJMC opens doors to endless career paths. See where some of our alumni have landed.
Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA'21)
Local Government Reporter, The Cap Times
Zack Zaban (BA'11)
SVP and Global Media Business Director, Starcom
Danny Parker (PhD'24)
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
Endless Discovery.
Anchored by one of the country’s earliest and best mass communication doctoral programs and the Wisconsin Idea, the SJMC’s world-class faculty and graduate students are constantly innovating to push their research fields forward and address significant societal challenges.
SJMC News
Professor Mike Wagner to become SJMC Director
Professor Mike Wagner will become the 16th director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication on July 1, 2026.
UW-Madison Survey Assesses Changing Public Attitudes Since Trump’s Election
A study from the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal examines changing public attitudes since the 2024 presidential election.
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