In November, three J-School graduates, Erin Gretzinger (BA’23), Christy Klein (BA’23) and Erin McGroarty (MA’23), placed third in the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.
Students
News about SJMC undergraduate and graduate students.
J-School Senior Samantha Stidham Wins IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival
Samantha Stidham was awarded the grand prize at the 2023 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival and secured a scholarship for a future UW–Madison student. Read about what inspired her film and what it meant to win the top prize.
Graduate Student Highlight: Carlos Dávalos
Ph.D. student Carlos Dávalos is a member of the J-School’s Inclusion Committee. He shares what compelled him to join the committee and his work within the J-School.
J-School Student Seth Kruger Awarded L&S General Knapps Scholarship
J-School student Seth Kruger was awarded the L&S General Knapps Scholarship, an award that supports high-achieving students earning a degree in the College of Letters & Science.
J-School Senior Audrey Thibert Carries on Anthony Shadid’s Legacy in Tunisia
Anthony Shadid Memorial Scholarship recipient Audrey Thibert traveled to Tunisia as a Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow. She shares what her time in Tunisia meant to her.
Graduate Student Highlight: Lynne Cotter
Ph.D. student Lynne Cotter recently won the Top Poster Award from AEJMC. She shares more about her research and the award.
SJMC Grad Students and Faculty to Present Research and Receive Awards at AEJMC 2023 Conference
SJMC grad students and faculty will travel to Washington D.C. to present their research the AEJMC 2023 Annual Conference from August 7-10, 2023.
Students and Alumni Score Big as Sports Communication Certificate Continues to Grow
The J-School’s Sports Communication Certificate continues to grow in popularity as recent alumni find career success and some return to campus to teach.
SJMC Faculty and Grad Students Presenting at 2023 ICA Conference
SJMC faculty and grad students are presenting their research at the 2023 ICA Conference in Toronto, Canada from May 25-29.
SJMC Students and Curb Magazine Win Milwaukee Press Club 2022 Excellence in Journalism Awards
Students took home 24 MPC Excellence in Journalism awards, including 14 Gold awards. Additionally, many alumni took home professional awards for their work.