Meet SJMC alumna Sadie Dorf, a social media and earned media leader behind Hidden Valley Ranch’s Ranchbassador program, as she shares career insights, advice for students, and memorable experiences at UW-Madison.
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Inside J450: 2026 FIFA World Cup provides students with valuable skills
Students in J450: Sports Reporting course will learn to cover the excitement and culture of sports with the help of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Professor Dhavan Shah Awarded 2026 AEJMC Paul J. Deutschmann Award
Professor Dhavan Shah receives the 2026 AEJMC Paul J. Deutschmann Award for his contributions to political and health communication and computational social science.
New Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Angela Lee
Learn about incoming SJMC assistant professor Angela Lee’s research, what drew her to the SJMC and her interests outside of work.
Comedy With Heart: Six SJMC Alumni Making Their Mark in Comedy and Entertainment
From stand‑up to screenwriting, meet six SJMC alumni in comedy and entertainment who are shaping how humor bridges divides and shapes the human experience.
Assistant Professor Ross Dahlke Launches CODE Lab
UW–Madison’s CODE Lab, led by Ross Dahlke, uses large‑scale digital trace data to study how real online exposure shapes human beliefs and behavior.
Sharon Stark Establishes $1 Million Investigative Journalism Professorship
Long-time SJMC supporter Sharon Stark gave $1 million to create the Sharon Stark Professorship, strengthening investigative journalism education and supporting future reporters.
Distinguished Teaching Faculty Debra Pierce retires from the SJMC
Debra Pierce retires from UW–Madison’s SJMC after nearly two decades, leaving a legacy of innovation in digital media, AI, and strategic communication.
Celebrating the 2026 Alumni Award Winners
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has announced its winners of the 2026 Alumni Awards. A ceremony will be held on Friday, April 24.
Q&A with 2026 Ralph O. Nafziger Award Winner Kynala Phillips
A Q&A With Kynala Phillips on her career journey as a Black journalist and work with community-based media.