Researchers in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to establish the Center for Communication and Civic …
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Alumni Profile: Scott Farrell
Scott Farrell graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 1978 with a pocket of debt and a load of ambition. Today he is the President of Global Corporate Communications at Golin, an …
Professor Sue Robinson Wins 2019 Public Engagement Award from the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association
Professor Sue Robinson won the 2019 Public Engagement Award from the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association. Robinson was recognized for embodying the spirit of this award, from the publication of her new public-facing …
Professor Young Mie Kim and SJMC Graduate Student Co-Authors Win Kaid-Sanders Award for Best Political Communication Article of the Year
Young Mie Kim and her co-authors, which included SJMC graduate students, won the Kaid-Sanders Award for the best article of the year on political communication from the Political Communication Division of the International Communication Association. The article is titled, “The …
What is the Future of Journalism?: An Interview with Alums Mike Brophy and Scott Cohn
Q&A with SJMC Alumni Mike Brophy and Scott Cohn A recent article in Recode reported that in January 2019, about 2,000 journalists lost their jobs. Sounds dire, but only if we stick to a traditional …
Multiple SJMC Students Recognized With 2018 Excellence in Journalism Awards by the Milwaukee Press Club
On Friday, May 10, the Milwaukee Press Club recognized winners of their 89th Annual Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Contest, honoring an abundance of SJMC students. Winners of contest awards, either gold, silver or …
How Alums Alyssa Conrardy and Lindsay Mullen Founded Prosper Strategies
Fellow Badgers and SJMC graduates Alyssa Conrardy and Lindsay Mullen didn’t know they shared an alma mater when they sat down for coffee in Chicago. They also didn’t know they would one day cofound Prosper …
School of Journalism and Mass Communication Honors Outstanding Seniors, Graduate Students and Alumni for 2019
The 2019 School of Journalism and Mass Communication award ceremony was held Friday, April 26 to recognize the achievements of outstanding students and alumni of the school. The following honorees were recognized: James L. Baughman …
CNN Original Series Co-Created, Produced and Directed by SJMC Alumnus and Nafziger Award Winner Jason Cohen to Premiere April 28
Academy award-nominated director and producer Jason Cohen started at the SJMC before making the big screen. In 2014 he received his nomination for best documentary short for “Facing Fear,” a film which he produced and …
Student Profile: Shiloah Coley
SJMC junior, Shiloah Coley, was recently named a 2019 Truman Scholar. The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award presented to college juniors who display leadership in public service. The Truman Scholar award is one of …