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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.

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Madison Public Library Foundation
Madison, WI
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WTVO/WQRF
Rockford, IL
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WIFR
Rockford IL
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Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization
Madison, WI
Summer 2026 - Reporter Internship
The Cap Times
Madison, WI
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Zeno Group
Chicago, IL | New York City, NY
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Tomás Dodds headshotDodds, TomásAssistant Professor
Karyn Riddle headshotRiddle, KarynRobert Taylor Professor of Strategic Communication; Director, Undergraduate Studies
Hernando Rojas headshotRojas, HernandoHelen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism
Chris Cascio headshotCascio, ChrisAssociate Professor
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