At this year’s Communications Career and Resource Fair, 188 students met with 31 employers and 11 alumni to explore career paths, make professional connections and build confidence as they prepare to enter the industry.
Alumni
News about SJMC undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Q&A with ESPN Radio Host and UW Alum Evan Cohen (BA’02)
ESPN Radio host Evan Cohen (BA-02) shares what drew him to radio while at UW–Madison, his advice for students hoping to go into sports broadcasting and what remains essential to good storytelling in today’s media landscape.
SJMC Welcomes Four New Board of Visitors Members
Learn more about the four new members of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Board of Visitors.
Three Questions for Sadie Dorf
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.
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.
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.
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.
Q&A with Distinguished Service Award Winner Janell Wise
A Q&A with Janell Wise on media law at CBS News, navigating defamation and newsgathering, and her journey from UW–Madison to top legal roles.
Q&A with 2026 Shannon Dunwoody Early Career Award Winner Catasha Davis
A Q&A with Catasha Davis on strategic communication, equity-centered research, and translating complex insights into impactful policy and practice.