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.
Undergraduate Alumni
Three Questions for Sam Freedman ’77
Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board member and J-School alum Sam Freedman shared his proudest accomplishments and his favorite pizza-filled Daily Cardinal memory.
Adjunct Instructors Return to Their Alma Mater to Pass Their Perspectives to J-Schoolers
SJMC alumni teach as adjunct instructors to provide students with a unique perspective on real-world experiences. Learn why they returned to the J-School.
Three Questions for Ethan Krupp ’12 and Sammy Pepper ’11
Alums Ethan Krupp and Sammy Pepper recently merged their business, SPEK Consulting with A La Carte Media Consulting. They share their proudest moments and advice for current students.
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt Leads Charge to Induct Alum Bob Teague into UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Emeritus Professor James Hoyt was curious why J-School alum Bob Teague had not been recognized by UW Athletics for his accomplishments on the football field. His curiosity paid off.
Three Questions for Ilana Fromm ’14
Ilana Fromm joined Little Spoon in January 2020 and has spent the past three and a half years on the ground floor of a growing, successful startup company. She shares her favorite memories and advice for J-School students looking to work in the startup world.
Three Questions for Hans Obma ’02
Hans Obma is a creator, writer and lead actor in the intended series “A Question of Service.” He shares his proudest moments and advice for current students.
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.
Kim Kelleher Kick-Starts Student Career Goals with Internship Fund
Kim Kelleher has established an internship fund for J-School students aspiring to go into the journalism or strategic communication fields.
Three Questions for Jane Rotonda ’10
Jane Rotonda (BA’10), Director of the Wisconsin Book Festival, shares her proudest accomplishments and her favorite J-School memories.