Director Katy Culver shares her pride for SJMC grit and commitment to providing our students with the educational experience they deserve.
Faculty
News about SJMC faculty and staff.
New Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Tomás Dodds
This fall, Dr. Tomás Dodds joins the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an assistant professor, launching the Public Tech Media Lab.
Meet the SJMC’s Fall 2025 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers
Meet the adjunct instructor and lecturers teaching at the SJMC this fall.
Associate Professors Chris Cascio and Kathryn McGarr Receive Vilas Associates Award
Associate Professors Chris Cascio and Kathryn McGarr are the recipients of the 2025 Vilas Associates Award.
Letter from the Director: Spring 2025
Director Katy Culver reflects on the last year and offers a message of resilience to alumni, students, faculty and staff.
Q&A with Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award Winner, Professor Young Mie Kim
Professor Young Mie Kim, recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award, shares how she inspires critical thinking, brings research into the classroom and prepares students to engage with today’s civic challenges.
Meet Our Three New Staff Members
SJMC welcomed three new staff members this spring: Lauren “Lo” Anderson, Jamie Prey and Darby Winchel. Learn what drew them to the school and how they’re already making an impact.
Q&A with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Stacy Forster
Teaching Faculty Stacy Forster was awarded Distinguished Status, the highest honor for teaching faculty at UW–Madison, for her outstanding contributions to the SJMC and her dedication to her students.
CCCR Survey Assesses Public Views of Trump’s First 100 Days
Four months into the Trump presidency, a new UW-Madison survey report finds surprising insights on how Americans think about Trump’s first 100 days.
Celebrating the 2025 Alumni Award Winners
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has announced its winners of the 2025 Alumni Awards. A ceremony will be held on Friday, April 25 to present the awards and celebrate the achievements of the winners.