Professor Dhavan Shah receives the 2026 AEJMC Paul J. Deutschmann Award for his contributions to political and health communication and computational social science.
Newsletter
New Faculty Q&A with Assistant Professor Angela Lee
Learn about incoming SJMC assistant professor Angela Lee’s research, what drew her to the SJMC and her interests outside of work.
Comedy With Heart: Six SJMC Alumni Making Their Mark in Comedy and Entertainment
From stand‑up to screenwriting, meet six SJMC alumni in comedy and entertainment who are shaping how humor bridges divides and shapes the human experience.
Assistant Professor Ross Dahlke Launches CODE Lab
UW–Madison’s CODE Lab, led by Ross Dahlke, uses large‑scale digital trace data to study how real online exposure shapes human beliefs and behavior.
Sharon Stark Establishes $1 Million Investigative Journalism Professorship
Long-time SJMC supporter Sharon Stark gave $1 million to create the Sharon Stark Professorship, strengthening investigative journalism education and supporting future reporters.
Day of the Badger 2026: By the Numbers
Day of the Badger 2026 was a smashing success. See how the SJMC did by the numbers.
Letters from the Directors: Spring 2026
Outgoing director Katy Culver and incoming director Mike Wagner reflect how far the SJMC has come over the past three years and their hopes for the future.
2025–2026 Academic Year in Photos
As we wrap up the 2025-2026 academic year, we’re reflecting on the achievements of our students, faculty and staff, numerous events and other important moments that made this year so special.
Letter from the Director: March 2026
Director Katy Culver reflects on the lasting impact of the SJMC on its students and faculty and through its ground-breaking research.
Letter from the Director: December 2025
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.