Director Katy Culver reflects on the value of a SJMC education and how the school is training students for the journalism, advertising and public relations jobs of tomorrow.
Newsletter
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.
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.
Stories With Purpose: Inside SJMC’s Social Impact Storytelling Course
Discover how Social Impact Storytelling (Journ176), taught by Adam Schrager, empowers students to use storytelling as a force for change.
Letter from the Director: Fall 2025
Director Katy Culver shares her pride for SJMC grit and commitment to providing our students with the educational experience they deserve.
Day of the Badger 2025: By the Numbers
Thanks to our generous alumni and friends, Day of the Badger 2025 was a record-breaking 1848 minutes of giving with over $35,000 raised for current students.
Sharing Stories, Building Community: SJMC and Posse Partner to Empower Students Through Storytelling
Teaching faculty Adam Schrager led a storytelling workshop with the UW Posse Program to help students confidently share their lived experiences.
Small Classes, Big Connections: New SJMC Courses Expand First-Year Experience
Professors Karyn Riddle and Kathryn McGarr developed new SJMC courses that do more than just educate students: they build community.
From Campus to Community: How Two SJMC Courses Made an Impact
In two courses, professor Sue Robinson brought the Wisconsin Idea to life, connecting students with the greater Madison community to apply their skills in storytelling, advocacy and strategic communication.
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.