Tag School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Journalism school to honor alumni communicators
March 15, 2010Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year's University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner.
Upcoming conference to cover journalism ethics
March 12, 2010Traditional and new journalism values will intersect at the second annual conference on journalism ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Panel to address diversity and the future of news
March 1, 2010Every day, news media are working to adjust to challenges posed by the new ways information is being exchanged, including how they can develop diversity in the news.
Communication conference to feature multidisciplinary research
February 22, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites the submission of original, nonpublished research papers to be presented at its 2010 "Communication Crossroads" conference on Friday, April 9.
Book by journalism professor traces birth of forensic science in Jazz Age New York
February 16, 2010Deborah Blum's husband is a little wary when she gets too close to his coffee cup.
Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time
February 10, 2010While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream media or public opinion, according to research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Roundtable to explore ethics for investigative journalism outlets
January 20, 2010Although many industry observers see nonprofit investigative news organizations as the future, the emerging journalism model brings a host of new ethical issues.
Time reporter analyzes Obama administration
November 3, 2009Time magazine's Mark Halperin, one of the nation's most influential political journalists, will discuss the Obama administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the same day that the president is scheduled to visit the city.
UW-Madison students, faculty part of community news project
October 26, 2009The debate over health care reform has dominated national headlines for most of the summer and fall.
Veteran political reporter to deliver talk on Obama administration record so far
October 21, 2009TIME's Mark Halperin might be the prototype for a journalist of the future: He pulls together coverage on breaking stories while providing a quick judgment of his own on the Web and on television.
New York Times reporter to be science writer in residence
October 5, 2009Andrew Revkin, New York Times science reporter and the fall science writer in residence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will present a public talk on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Plenary Room, 1310 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.
Mass communications students and faculty reap bumper crop of awards
August 6, 2009Graduate students and faculty in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Joint Program in Mass Communications landed several awards - the most in recent memory - at a national conference for journalism educators this week.
Downey chosen to lead School of Journalism and Mass Communication
July 16, 2009Greg Downey is convinced the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication is poised for continued success even as the communications industry confronts unparalleled change and turmoil.
UW-Madison announces vice chancellor for university relations
June 23, 2009Citing his deep knowledge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community, his effectiveness as an ambassador on behalf of the institution and his experience, UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected Vince Sweeney to be the university's first vice chancellor for university relations.
Conference examines ethical journalism at a time of change
April 21, 2009Leading journalists, scholars and media experts will gather at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, May 1, to assess the future of ethical journalism in the public interest.
Taylor Lecture features former BP public relations executive
April 14, 2009Patricia Wright, the recently retired vice president of external affairs for BP America and a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, will deliver the 2009 Robert Taylor Lecture in Public Relations on Monday, April 20.
Four communicators honored for achievement, leadership
April 6, 2009A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will be among the communications professionals honored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication at its annual awards dinner on Friday, April 17.
Graduate student conference targets communications research
April 1, 2009"Communications Crossroads," a daylong conference showcasing original graduate student research in communications will be held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication on Friday, April 3.
Journalism classes combine to cover the economic crisis
March 13, 2009The nation's economic crisis, unfolding across Wisconsin in painful and historic ways, is being examined by student journalists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Noted Australian science writer to visit
February 11, 2009Wilson da Silva, editor in chief of the award-winning Australian science magazine COSMOS, has been named a UW–Madison science writer in residence for this spring.