Debra Pierce retires from UW–Madison’s SJMC after nearly two decades, leaving a legacy of innovation in digital media, AI, and strategic communication.
Department News
Zack Zaban, SVP and Global Media Business Director at Starcom, to Deliver Keynote Speech to Spring 2026 SJMC Graduates
Zack Zaban (BA’11), data and digital media strategy expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 SJMC Graduation Celebration on May 8.
Pogorzelski Family Establishes Professorship in Honor of SJMC Director Kathleen Bartzen Culver
SJMC alumni Steve (BA’83) and Brenda Pogorzelski have donated $1 million to establish a professorship honoring longtime educator and mentor Kathleen Bartzen Culver.
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 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.
Highlights from the 2025 SJMC Spring Graduation Celebration
See highlights from our 2025 Spring Graduation Celebration, including keynote remarks from alum David Grossman (BA’87), closing remarks from Director Katy Culver and photos and video from the event.
David Grossman, Founder & CEO of The Grossman Group and Award-Winning Author, to Deliver Keynote Speech to Spring 2025 SJMC Graduates
David Grossman (BA’87), award-winning author and renowned leadership communication expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 SJMC Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 9.
New Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Ross Dahlke
This January, alum Dr. Ross Dahlke returned to Vilas Hall and joined the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an assistant professor.
Doug McLeod Appointed Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board
Evjue Centennial Professor Doug McLeod has been appointed by UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as Chair of the UW–Madison Athletic Board.
Meet the J-School’s Fall 2024 Adjunct Instructors and Lecturers
Get to know our Fall 2024 adjunct instructors and lecturers.