Congratulations to Professor Dhavan Shah who was awarded the 2026 AEJMC Paul J. Deutschmann Award, recognizing a lifetime of influential work in mass communication research. 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/profess...

This May, the Public Tech Media Lab hosted a Digital Investigations Bootcamp, the first hands-on OSINT training program in the Midwest. The bootcamp offered journalists and students the opportunity to gain hands-on practice with a variety of OSINT tools. sjmc.wisc.edu/news/public-...

As a producer at The Daily Show, Brittany Radocha (BA’11) helps find light in the darkness of today’s world. From fast‑paced news cycles to last‑minute rewrites, she uses humor to help people feel connected, comforted and seen. Learn more about Brittany’s career. 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/comedy-...

📚 Congratulations to Assistant Professor Miya Williams Fayne on the release of her first book, The Blackish Press. In her new book, Miya explores how digital Black news outlets are redefining journalism through questions of content, ownership and audience. sjmc.wisc.edu/news/explori...

As we gear up for the 2026–27 school year, we’re looking back on the standout moments, achievements and community events that defined this past year. ❤️ Swipe through for a look at some of our favorite highlights, and find the full gallery at the link below! 📷

Sharon Stark, a long-time friend of the SJMC, has given $1 million to the SJMC to establish the Sharon Stark Professorship in support of investigative journalism education. Read more about the impact of this generous donation: 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/sharon-...

Across stages, screens and feeds, these six SJMC alumni are turning storytelling into connection and using humor to bring people together in a world that community now more than ever. Meet some of our alumni in comedy. 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/comedy-...

Calling all Research MA and PhD alumni! 📣 Join the SJMC in New Orleans on August 7 for a joint AEJMC reception with @medillschool.bsky.social, the Universities of Iowa and Minnesota. Learn more and RSVP today: www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-minne...

Extra extra! 📣🗞️ Our Spring 2026 SJMC Insider is on its way to your mailbox 📬 Read extended stories, see additional photos and more in our online version: sjmc.wisc.edu/sjmc-insider...

This July, @prowag.bsky.social, William Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea and Director of @cccr.bsky.social , will become Director of the UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Read more: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/profess...

A new study from @cccr.bsky.social found surprising insights on how Americans' views have changed since the 2024 presidential election. Read more about their findings: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/uw-madi...

UW-Madison Survey Assesses Changing Public Attitudes Since Trump’s Election

A study from the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal examines changing public attitudes since the 2024 presidential election.

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Last week, many of our faculty and graduate students traveled to Cape Town, South Africa for @icahdq.bsky.social's annual conference. This year, the grad students took along an extra travel buddy – Mini Bucky! Check out Mini Bucky's adventures in Cape Town.

Assoc. prof. Kathryn McGarr's article about invitation-only reporting during the Cold War was featured in @columjournreview.bsky.social. It explores the private alliances between reporters and govt officials and the effects that this secretive system has today. www.cjr.org/feature/secr...

The secret dinners of Cold War journalism.

How invitation-only reporting took root in Washington’s press corps.

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A timely and important piece from prof @prowag.bsky.social and @cccr.bsky.social about rare bipartisan opposition to the government pressuring TV networks and universities.

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It is the last @colbertlateshow.bsky.social, airing almost a year after government pressure preceded its canceling. Turns out the overwhelming bipartisan evidence is the public really hates that. I wrote this for @donmoyn.bsky.social’s Can We Still Govern? open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...

Calling all Research MA and PhD alumni! 📣 Join the SJMC in Cape Town on June 5 for a joint ICA reception with the Universities of Iowa and Minnesota. Reconnect with past advisors and alumni over desserts and drinks. Learn more and RSVP today: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-iowa-m...

Janell Wise '09 is being honored today by @uwsjmc.bsky.social during its 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony. Wise is vice president and assistant general counsel at Paramount Skydance. Learn more about her this Q&A:

Q&A with Distinguished Service Award Winner Janell Wise

A Q&A with Janell Wise on media law at CBS News, navigating defamation and newsgathering, and her journey from UW–Madison to top legal roles.

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@uwsjmc.bsky.social professor Tomás Dodds aims to connect the world of AI and journalism. He’s leading UW–Madison's new Public Tech Media Lab that will serve as a resource for journalists deliberating effective and ethical use of new technology.

At the Intersection of Journalism and AI

Tomás Dodds   is leading the new Public Tech Media Lab, which aims to be a resource for journalists hoping to be deliberate about how to ethically use new…

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We can't stop thinking about last Friday's SJMC graduation celebration and Zack Zaban's advice for our grads 🤩 Check out highlights from the event, including keynote remarks from Zack, a message from Director Katy Culver, and photos and videos from the event: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/highlig...

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎓👐

Celebrating the SJMC Graduate Class of 2026! 🎉 From Professional and Research M.A. grads to Ph.D. candidates, swipe through to meet our incredible graduate students and hear what they’ve learned, the SJMC memories they cherish or the words that keep them inspired. 💫 #UWGrad #uwsjmcgrad

At the SJMC, we’re shaping the future of media communication and preparing the next generation of industry professionals and academic scholars. Explore the endless possibilities the SJMC has to offer today! ✨ One SJMC. Endless Possibilities. Learn more: sjmc.wisc.edu/one-sjmc/?ut...

Public Tech Media Lab has partnered with nonprofit fact-checking organizations Factchequeado to train newsrooms on how to conduct digital investigations using Open Source Intelligence. Learn how this collaboration is strengthening journalism where it matters most ⬇️

Public Tech Media Lab partners with Factchequeado to train newsrooms across the country

PTML has partnered with Factchequeado to train newsrooms across the country on tools and techniques for conducting their own digital investigations with Open Source Intelligence.

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Last Friday we celebrated the outstanding achievements of several alumni, graduating seniors, graduate students, faculty and staff. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to our incredible winners! 👏

In DC last night we honored the 2026 Shadid Award winners and heard from guest @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social in convo w/ @davidmaraniss.bsky.social. It's our *privilege* to uplift ethical journalism and the legacy of Anthony Shadid. Thank you also to our sponsors, Don Graham & @washingtonpost.com.

We are so thrilled to celebrate this year's Anthony Shadid Award winners from the @sfchronicle.com. Be sure to read the incredible work of not only the winners but of the finalists as well.

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We're in DC today to honor the winners of the 2026 Shadid Award, Joaquin Palomino and Cynthia Dizikes of @sfchronicle.com. But these winners were part of a *very* impressive pool of finalists. Learn about all the 2026 Shadid finalists here: youtu.be/JPCT0Ijg6Ik

Congratulations to our 2026 Alumni Award winners! 👏🏅 This year's winners have found success in a wide range of careers, including sports communication, academia, law, community journalism, and more. We are excited to honor these outstanding alumni this Friday, April 17 at our Alumni Awards Ceremony.

THANK YOU! ❤️ We are thrilled to share that we have received a grand total of 177 gifts and a record-demolishing $79,629 raised in support of our amazing SJMC students during Day of the Badger. 🦡🪩 We are so incredibly grateful to all those who donated. On, Wisconsin! 👐🎉

We celebrated Day of the Badger yesterday and today with donuts, swag and endless SJMC pride. 🎉 We asked our students to complete the phrase “The SJMC has given me Endless…” and we got some incredible answers. 🥹

As Day of the Badger comes to a close, we're excited to share our final student highlight! ✨️ Kate McGrann is a senior studying Journalism and Environmental Studies. She shares what she learned while taking J335! 📚️ Support endless curiosity now until 5 p.m. dayofthebadger.org/campaign/jou...

Mic = dropped 🫳🎤 We have officially reached 150 gifts and unlocked the remaining $22,000 of our incredible $42,000 challenge gift from our BOV! Thank you, SJMC Badgers, for helping us finish strong 💪