School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Lake Mendota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including the Memorial Union Terrace, are pictured in an early morning aerial taken from a helicopter on Oct. 23, 2018. This photograph was captured with a fisheye lens. (Photo by Bryce Richter /UW-Madison)

Top-ranked for communication research

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Hands-on learning with award-winning instructors

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Vilas Insider – Spring 2025

Read the Spring 2025 issue of Vilas Insider and learn about updates from SJMC students, faculty, staff and alumni.

More Than Just a Cup of Coffee: Tom Mulhern's Legacy Lives On

A decade after his passing, Tom Mulhern’s legacy lives on through a scholarship and a new family-led fundraiser — “Mully’s Roast” coffee — supporting the next generation of sports journalists.

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Three Questions for Enjoyiana Nururdin

SJMC alum Enjoyiana Nururdin (BA'21) reflects on the values that drive her reporting, her proudest accomplishments and the advice she has for aspiring journalists in the SJMC.

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

One of the earliest communication programs in the country, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication is also one of the best. We ground our teaching in the liberal arts, preparing students not just for the jobs of today, but for the ever-changing media landscape of tomorrow. From the heart of a world-class university, we create critical thinkers, problem solvers, researchers and innovators.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UW SJMC is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through our scholarship and everyday practices. Through our daily work as academics and educators we have asserted our commitment to making this world a safer, more productive, more equitable place for everyone.

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Director’s Fellow for Advising Services in the SJMC
UW-Madison | School of Journalism and Mass Communication 		Madison, WI
Staff Journalist
In Business Madison 		Madison, WI
Development Coordinator
Brightside Child & Family Advocacy 		Savannah, GA
News Reporter
WQRF FOX 39 and WTVO 		Rockford, IL
News Reporter
Daily Coffee News 		Madison, WI or Remote
Social Media Coordinator
Britttle Paper 		Remote
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Top-ranked faculty

Susan Robinson headshotRobinson, SusanHelen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism
Doug McLeod headshotMcLeod, DouglasEvjue Centennial Professor
Miya Williams Fayne headshotWilliams Fayne, MiyaAssistant Professor
Dhavan Shah headshotShah, DhavanMcLeod Professor of Communication Research; Maier-Bascom Chair; Director, MCRC; Research Director, CCCR
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