UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication

06/02/2026

Associate professor Kathryn McGarr's article about invitation-only reporting in Washington D.C. during the Cold War was featured in the Columbia Journalism Review. The piece explores the private alliances between political reporters and government officials, how they shaped public sentiment and the effects that this secretive system still has today. https://buff.ly/DHKSSzX

How invitation-only reporting took root in Washington’s press corps.

05/29/2026

We're hiring! The SJMC is hiring a full-time or part-time Teaching Faculty III in strategic communication to join our energetic and collaborative team this fall. As a Teaching Faculty member, you'll have the opportunity to teach courses in campaign messaging, media planning, social media marketing and more. Learn more and apply by June 19: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/job/Madison-WI/Teaching-Faculty-III_JR10011654

05/21/2026

A timely and important piece from professor Mike Wagner and the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal about rare bipartisan opposition to the government pressuring TV networks and universities.

New data show bipartisan opposition to government leaning on TV networks and universities

05/20/2026

Calling all Research MA and PhD alumni! 📣 Join the SJMC in Cape Town on June 5 for a joint ICA reception with the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication. Reconnect with past advisors and alumni over desserts and drinks.

Learn more and RSVP today: https://buff.ly/vpkKxoe

05/13/2026

We can't stop thinking about last Friday's SJMC graduation celebration and Zack Zaban's advice for our grads 🤩 We loved celebrating our grads and are so proud of all they have accomplished. Check out highlights from the event, including keynote remarks from Zack, a message from Director Katy Culver, and photos and videos from the event. https://buff.ly/HL2lD6F

05/12/2026

From pioneering some of SJMC’s first digital media courses to helping launch a new class on AI in strategic communication, Deb has shaped generations of students and left a lasting impact on the future of strategic communication education. Now, after two decades of innovative teaching, Deb is retiring from the SJMC.

“Once a badger, always a badger.” ❤️🦡

Read more about Deb’s legacy at the SJMC at the link below👇️
🔗 https://buff.ly/82N84WL

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎓👐

05/07/2026

Tomás Dodds is leading the new Public Tech Media Lab, which aims to be a resource for journalists hoping to be deliberate about how to ethically use new…

05/06/2026

Celebrating the SJMC Graduate Class of 2026! 🎉
From Professional and Research M.A. grads to Ph.D. candidates, swipe through to meet our incredible graduate students and hear what they’ve learned, the SJMC memories they cherish or the words that keep them inspired. 💫

05/04/2026

Congratulations to the SJMC Undergraduate Class of 2026! 🎓
Swipe through to celebrate our amazing grads and hear one thing they have learned, their favorite SJMC memory or a quote that they’ll carry with them. 💡