Teaching faculty Adam Schrager led a storytelling workshop with the UW Posse Program to help students confidently share their lived experiences.
Newsletter
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.
Spotlight on Graduate Student Award Winners
This year, four TAs were awarded campus-wide and college-level awards for their work both in and out of the classroom. They shared what these awards mean to them and what they find most rewarding about teaching.
Q&A with Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award Winner, Professor Young Mie Kim
Professor Young Mie Kim, recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award, shares how she inspires critical thinking, brings research into the classroom and prepares students to engage with today’s civic challenges.
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.
Q&A with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Stacy Forster
Teaching Faculty Stacy Forster was awarded Distinguished Status, the highest honor for teaching faculty at UW–Madison, for her outstanding contributions to the SJMC and her dedication to her students.
More Than Just a Cup of Coffee: Tom Mulhern’s Legacy Lives On
A decade after his passing, Tom Mulhern’s legacy lives on through a scholarship and a new family-led fundraiser — “Mully’s Roast” coffee — supporting the next generation of sports journalists.
2024-2025 Academic Year in Photos
As we wrap up the 2024-2025 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. Check out our 2024-2025 academic year in photos.