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.
Students
News about SJMC undergraduate and graduate students.
UW-Madison AWSM wins 2025-26 National Student Chapter of the Year award
The UW–Madison Association for Women in Sports Media was named the 2025-26 National Student Chapter of the Year. Read more about the award and how AWSM is working to continuously improve their organization.
Inside J450: 2026 FIFA World Cup provides students with valuable skills
Students in J450: Sports Reporting course will learn to cover the excitement and culture of sports with the help of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Graduate Student Appreciation Week Q&A with SJMC Graduate Students
Meet some of the passionate graduate students who help make the SJMC a vibrant and collaborative community.
WSUM Named Best College Station in the Nation
WSUM was named Best College Station in the Nation by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS), the program’s highest honor.
SJMC Students Take Home Multiple 2025 Collegiate Student Awards
The Wisconsin Newspaper Assocation Foundation awarded multiple SJMC students first place awards, along with Annika Bereny as Collegiate Journalist of the Year
SJMC Students Win 2025 WBA Student Awards for Excellence and 2025 Howard Gernetzke Scholarship
The 2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced, with SJMC students winning multiple titles.
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.
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.