Tag School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Journalism school to honor alumni communicators for work
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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