Tag Journalism
Journalism project on water quality wins national grant
An ambitious journalism project with UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication students collaborating with each other and partner organizations to report on the quality and supply of Wisconsin water has earned a $35,000 grant through the Online News Association.
New program brings Gannett journalist Joel Christopher to campus
Joel Christopher, the digital editor for Gannett Wisconsin Media, has been chosen as the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s first Wisconsin Journalist in Residence.
Author, journalist Williams named Science Writer in Residence
Florence Williams, a prolific, award-winning author and science journalist, has been named the spring 2014 Science Writer in Residence for the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Anthony Shadid Award will recognize ethical journalism
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Journalism Ethics is seeking applications for the first national Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics.
Science writer in residence visiting campus week of Nov. 11
Siri Carpenter, a senior editor at the popular science magazine Discover, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as Science Writer in Residence Nov. 11-15.
Pulitzer Prize-winner to explore future of journalism in digital age
Technology is changing how news consumers stay informed, shaping a new era of journalism that's faster, more interactive and more in-depth than ever before.
Journalism grad Luhmann embarks on trip of a lifetime
In February, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof selected UW–Madison journalism graduate student Erin Luhmann as the winner of this year's “Win a Trip with Nick Kristof” contest. Her application was picked from among 700 entries.
University reaffirms support for investigative journalism
In an early-morning action, the Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin Legislature voted to adopt a motion that would separate the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism from its collaboration with the students and staff of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
UW-Madison journalism school celebrates alumni achievements
The winners of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication's annual alumni awards reflect the range of skills and expertise that are fostered among students in the school.
Journalist, author McKenna to be Science Writer in Residence
Independent journalist and author Maryn McKenna has been named the Spring 2013 UW–Madison Science Writer in Residence.
Who shapes the news? Conference explores future of independent journalism
Can journalists remain independent as the line between editorial and advertorial blurs, and as journalists write increasingly for corporations, academic centers and nonprofit agencies?
Journalism student wins trip with Pulitzer-winning New York Times writer
UW-Madison journalism graduate student Erin Luhmann is the winner of this year's Win a Trip with Nick Kristof contest, The New York Times announced today.
Journalism students learn ethics through online case study
You're a college student working for a news service, and your editor asks you to check out a breaking-news situation.
America’s partisan divide: not as simple as it seems
Is the United States a bitterly divided country, split along harsh partisan political lines, or are we a nation composed mostly of moderates trapped between the extremists yelling from either end of the ideological spectrum?
Curb magazine celebrates a decade of student journalism
Ten years ago, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism students wanted to show how Wisconsin extends beyond the stereotypes of cheese curds and green and gold.
National political reporter to offer post-election analysis
Now that voters have written an ending to the grueling presidential campaign, the nation's political reporters will spend the next few weeks digesting the results and the lessons learned from the 2012 election.
Rennie to be science writer in residence
John Rennie, a veteran science journalist, blogger and editor, has been named the Fall 2011 University of Wisconsin–Madison Science Writer in Residence.
Science writer in residence assesses science publishing
John Rennie is the fall, 2011 UW–Madison science writer in residence. He will be on campus the week of Oct. 23 and will give a public lecture on the "tumultuous state of science publishing" at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Memorial Union.
Investigative reporter, Chicago business writer to visit campus
One of the nation's leading investigative reporters and a writer who has chronicled innovation in Chicago business will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this month as writers in residence.