Assistant Professor Jing Wang established the Global Media Ethnography Lab to bring together researchers interested in examining how media and technology shape our everyday lives. The lab is about the human experience and the human relationships that AI simply can’t replicate.
Faculty
News about SJMC faculty and staff.
Tomás Dodds Helps Isthmus Navigate AI in the Newsroom
Tomás Dodds helps local journalists navigate the world of AI. Working with Isthmus, he has created AI guidelines that emphasize transparency, human oversight and the maintenance of audience trust.
Meet the SJMC’s Fall 2026 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers
Meet the six adjunct instructors and lecturers bringing their expertise to SJMC classrooms this fall.
New Teaching Faculty Q&A with Jesus M. Rivera
Get to know our newest teaching faculty member, Jesus Rivera. Jesus will teach courses in strategic communication, digital media and public relations.
Letter from the Director: September 2026
Just before the semester started, I had the chance to see Brandi Carlile perform at Breese Stevens Field in Madison. She took requests, including one for “The Eye,” in which she sings, in three-part harmony, …
Exploring the Digital Evolution of the Black Press
In her new book, Assistant Professor Miya Williams Fayne explores the changing landscape of digital Black news and the questions shaping its future.
Professor Mike Wagner to become SJMC Director
Professor Mike Wagner will become the 16th director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication on July 1, 2026.
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.
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.