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Journalism school to honor alumni communicators for work

March 24, 2010

Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner. Read More

Journalism school to honor alumni communicators

March 15, 2010

Marketing 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. Read More

Upcoming conference to cover journalism ethics

March 12, 2010

Traditional and new journalism values will intersect at the second annual conference on journalism ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Panel to address diversity and the future of news

March 1, 2010

Every 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. Read More

Communication conference to feature multidisciplinary research

February 22, 2010

The 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. Read More

Book by journalism professor traces birth of forensic science in Jazz Age New York

February 16, 2010

Deborah Blum's husband is a little wary when she gets too close to his coffee cup. Read More

Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time

February 10, 2010

While 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. Read More

Roundtable to explore ethics for investigative journalism outlets

January 20, 2010

Although many industry observers see nonprofit investigative news organizations as the future, the emerging journalism model brings a host of new ethical issues. Read More

Time reporter analyzes Obama administration

November 3, 2009

Time 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. Read More

Veteran political reporter to deliver talk on Obama administration record so far

October 21, 2009

TIME'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. Read More

New York Times reporter to be science writer in residence

October 5, 2009

Andrew 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. Read More

Mass communications students and faculty reap bumper crop of awards

August 6, 2009

Graduate 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. Read More

Downey chosen to lead School of Journalism and Mass Communication

July 16, 2009

Greg 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. Read More

UW-Madison announces vice chancellor for university relations

June 23, 2009

Citing 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. Read More

Conference examines ethical journalism at a time of change

April 21, 2009

Leading 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. Read More

Taylor Lecture features former BP public relations executive

April 14, 2009

Patricia 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. Read More

Four communicators honored for achievement, leadership

April 6, 2009

A 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. Read More

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. Read More

Journalism classes combine to cover the economic crisis

March 13, 2009

The nation's economic crisis, unfolding across Wisconsin in painful and historic ways, is being examined by student journalists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More