Tag School of Journalism and Mass Communication
12 famous people you didn’t know went to UW–Madison
Homecoming is an occasion often involving food, friends and football — but it’s also a time to welcome Badger alumni back to campus. … Read More
New Faculty Focus: Chris Cascio
Chris Cascio, an assistant professor of communications, studies the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with social influence and persuasive health messages delivered through mass media. His goal is to understand how we can promote healthy behaviors. Read More
The 15th edition of Curb Magazine is all about love in Wisconsin
Each year, 21 students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison participate in a unique capstone project: writing,… Read More
Debate experts from UW–Madison
The following University of Wisconsin–Madison experts are available to speak with reporters covering the upcoming presidential debates. The first of three debates is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at Hofstra University in Long Island, N.Y. Read More
Culver to lead Center for Journalism Ethics
“The industry faces many pressures, yet the journalism itself has never been stronger,” Culver says. Read More
Colleagues, students remember journalism professor Baughman
“He was his own man,” says friend and colleague Donald Downs. “Isn’t that what a college education is supposed to instill?” Read More
C-SPAN 2’s ‘Book TV’ to feature UW–Madison authors
The forecast calls for curling up with a good book. Why not choose one from a UW–Madison author? Nine will be featured in upcoming episodes of C-SPAN 2’s “Book TV.” Read More
Weather-tech jobs remain in Madison even after company is sold
His demo tape as a TV weatherman was adjudged "pretty awful," yet it got University of Wisconsin–Madison grad Terry Kelly started "doing the weather" on WKOW Channel 27 in Madison in 1974. To improve on the paper drawings he was using to show storms and fronts, Kelly started Weather Central and built it into America's premier computer weather graphics and weather modeling business. Read More
Study finds violent video games provide quick stress relief, but at a price
A study authored by two University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students indicates that while playing video games can improve mood, violent games may increase aggressive outcomes. Read More
Wisconsin students compete in BattleFrog College Championship on ESPN2
Four student employees from the Division of Recreational Sports are representing the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the BattleFrog College Championship to be televised June 9-11 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. Read More
Shadid Ethics Award honors Chicago Tribune staff
Three Chicago Tribune reporters and a photographer are recipients of the 2015 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Their revelations about serious abuses in Illinois' juvenile justice system brought about reforms and led to the resignation of the director of the state Department of Children and Family Services. Read More
UW-Madison program brings Milwaukee journalist Toya Washington to campus
Toya Washington, an anchor at WISN 12 News in Milwaukee, has been chosen as this year's Wisconsin Journalist in Residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Chapman to reflect on public relations career in UW–Madison lecture
Dave Chapman left the Midwest in 1988, heading to California to direct the west coast offices of a couple of the world’s leading communication agencies. Read More
Curb Magazine looks at role of nature in Wisconsin communities through multimedia stories
This fall, 21 journalism students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison broke out of the classroom to get into communities across the state and tell stories about the impact of nature on Wisconsin. Read More
Violent television may make children more susceptible to advertising messages
A study by a University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism researcher has found that children who watch television shows with action or violence are more susceptible to messages in the advertisements shown during the programs. Read More
Badger duo experiences an amazing summer on ‘The Amazing Race’
Amy DeJong and Maya Warren had a truly epic summer, but they can't tell you about it. Read More
Animated spot looks forward, reflects on why UW–Madison matters
While there’s a break in action during the Wisconsin-LSU football game, UW–Madison will take 30 seconds to turn its eyes forward — emphasizing that the university serves not only to improve lives today, but also to move society toward a better future. The new institutional spot, titled “Reality Forward,” will premier nationally Saturday on ESPN and run during other UW sporting events throughout the academic year. Read More
Journalism scholarship established in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism is pleased to announce the creation of a graduate student scholarship fund in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss. Read More
PR exec Farrell to speak on industry trends
School of Journalism and Mass Communication alumnus Scott Farrell will be on campus Tuesday, April 22, to speak on the emerging global trends happening in the current PR industry and how students and new graduates interested in the field can adapt and thrive in this new era. Read More
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. Read More