Zack Zaban (BA’11), data and digital media strategy expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 SJMC Graduation Celebration on May 8.
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Letter from the Director: March 2026
Director Katy Culver reflects on the lasting impact of the SJMC on its students and faculty and through its ground-breaking research.
Save the Date! Day of the Badger Returns April 14–15
Day of the Badger is back on April 14 and 15. Join the party to pay it forward to current and future generations of communicators.
Highlights from Democracy in the Balance with Andy Lack
At “Democracy in the Balance,” media leader Andy Lack and SJMC Director Katy Culver discussed journalism’s role in democracy, polarization and rebuilding trust.
Research shows social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities
A new study from SJMC professor Young Mie Kim is the first to quantify the effect of this kind of microtargeting on voter turnout.
Graduate Student Highlight: Professional M.A. Class of December 2025
Last week, three of our Professional M.A. students presented portfolios of their journalistic work and completed their masters degrees. Check out some highlights from their portfolios.
Letter from the Director: December 2025
Director Katy Culver reflects on the value of a SJMC education and how the school is training students for the journalism, advertising and public relations jobs of tomorrow.
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.
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.
In Sheboygan, Students Learn the Power of Storytelling
SJMC students teamed with Sheboygan County Foster Care to create real-world strategic communication campaigns supporting children and families in their community.