Carmel Mercado ’09 describes herself as “existing at the intersection of health and art.” A Seattle-based pediatric ophthalmologist, Mercado is also a visual artist whose whimsical illustrations and colorful animal characters can be found in places as varied as a children’s hospital and a microbrewery. Looking back, Mercado says that even as a premed biology […]| MIT Department of Biology
Name: Enjoyiana Nururdin Title and Organization: Local Government Reporter, The Cap Times Graduation Year and Degree: 2021 BA in Journalism Enjoyiana Nururdin is a local government reporter for The Cap Times in Madison, Wisconsin. Born and raised in Madison, she studied reporting at the SJMC, where she was an active campus leader. Nururdin served as a Center for Academic Excellence Scholar, Managing Editor of The Black Voice and a contributor to the Black History Month Planning Committee. She...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Ten years after Tom Mulhern’s passing, his legacy lives on through a scholarship for aspiring sports journalists and a commemorative coffee blend created by his family. Learn how “Mully’s Roast” is helping fund the future of honest, heartfelt sports reporting.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Name: Rachel Hale Title and Organization: Youth Mental Health Reporting Fellow at USA TODAY Graduation Year and Degrees: 2024 BAs in Journalism and Political Science Rachel Hale (BA’24) was recently awarded the Religion News Association’s Chandler Award for Excellence in Student Religion Reporting for her article, “Fractured Solidarity: The Strain of the Israel-Hamas War on Wisconsin’s Jewish Community.” Hale’s reporting covered the immediate aftermath of October 7 through the gro...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
UW–Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication spring graduation celebration was held Friday, May 9, with over 200 undergraduates, eight professional master’s degree recipients, three research master’s recipients and six Ph.D. recipients celebrating at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. These graduates, along with their families and friends, heard from Director Kathleen Bartzen Culver, Professor and Director of Graduation Studies Mike Wagner and keynote speaker David Gro...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2025 Alumni Awards Ceremony will occur on Friday, April 25 and will honor a group of accomplished alumni, faculty and staff members, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. The group of alumni we will be celebrating spans career paths from teaching, digital media, law, entrepreneurship and more. Our impressive alumni will be recognized alongside our James L. Baughman Senior Achievement Award winners, Teaching Excellence Award and Lea...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Samuel Freedman is an award-winning author, professor, and journalist. He is the author of 10 books, most recently “Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights.” His books have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize (“The Inheritance”) and the National Book Award (“Small Victories”) and have won the Sidney Hillman Award for Book Journalism (“Into the Bright Sunshine”), the New York Pubic Library’s Helen M. Bernstein Award for Excellence in J...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Conor Caloia was one of the founders of Forward Madison FC and is now the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of the club and Breese Stevens Field. He is also the managing partner of hummel North America, a 101-year old Danish Sportswear brand focused on soccer. In his roles at Forward Madison, Caloia worked with the community to develop the name, team colors and identity and has been recognized by the League as the President of the Year three consecutive years. Caloia started his ca...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Explore the exciting career of Renee Moe, the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Dane County and 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
David Grossman (BA’87), award-winning author and renowned leadership communication expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 SJMC Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 9.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
SJMC alum Jonathan Mills discusses what he's most proud of in his career and his advice for current students hoping to work in sports media.| School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Nine new adjunct instructors and lecturers are venturing into Vilas Hall this spring. These faculty members intend to create a learning environment that incorporates real-world experiences across various fields. Get to know our adjunct instructors and lecturers joining the School of Journalism and Mass Communication this semester. Adjunct Instructors Pat Hastings Pat Hastings has worn many hats throughout her career, working in radio and television as a reporter and producer and owned her...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Documenting the sacrifices of U.S. airmen during World War II, Steve Raymer (BA’67, MA’71) notes an inscription on the wall of the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial outside the English university city. Raymer recently donated an archive of his life’s work to the Wisconsin Historical Society, including images from a long career as a National Geographic photographer and as the author of five books. © Brian Harris When Steve Raymer first picked up a camera while working for his hig...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Name: Alec Luhn Title and Organization: Reporting fellow, the Pulitzer Center and Scientific American Graduation Year and Degree: 2010 BA in Journalism SJMC alum Alec Luhn (BA’10) was recently awarded the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine as well as the 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Kavli Science Journalism Award, the oldest science journalism award in the...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is excited to welcome seven new members to its Board of Visitors: Herman Baumann (BA’75), Laura Brenner (BA’87), Angela Dallman (BA’89), David Grossman (BA’87), Patty Loew (MA’92, PhD’98), Sandy Newman (BA’98) and Courtney Quaye (BA’99). These new members have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and will provide insights from a variety of industries, including strategic communication, law, indigenous affairs, acad...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Greg Hughes poses with Snoop Dog at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Name: Greg Hughes Title and Organization: Executive Vice President, Communications, NBC Sports Graduation Year and Degree: 1986, BA in Broadcast Journalism While many of us watched the 2024 Summer Olympic coverage from the comfort of our desks or couches, J-School alum Greg Hughes got a front row seat to the action. Thanks to the work of Hughes and his publicity and communications team, this year’s Paris Games massively ex...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Join Manu Raju (’02), CNN Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday and Chief Congressional Correspondent, on September 19 for an interactive talk and Q&A. Raju has developed a reputation as a reporter who can find out what politicians are privately discussing out of the public’s view and is well known for his sharp and skillful questioning. In this timely talk, “Cutting through Chaos: Behind-the-Scenes of Today’s Political Landscape,” Raju will share an exclusive peek behind the curtain of ...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Name: Bree Bunzel Title and Organization: Director of Marketing: Customer Marketing & Advocacy, Dropbox Graduation Year and Degree: 2011 JBA in Journalism and Mass Communication Alum Bree Bunzel (JBA’11) was very active during her time on campus. She took part in The Badger Herald as the Advertising Display Manager and Advertising Director and was a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In Bunzel’s current role at Dropbox s...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Name: Sirinda (Siri) Pairin Title and Organization: Engagement and Communications Manager at the Wisconsin School of Business Graduation year and degree: 2015 B.A. in journalism with a certificate in digital studies J-School alum Sirinda Pairin was named one of the most influential Asian American leaders in Madison this year by Madison365. In Pairin’s current role with the Wisconsin School of Business, she places an emphasis on climate, culture, and belonging. We discussed Pairin’s emot...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
It is an incredible privilege to financially support passionate students and watch them follow their dreams of becoming top tier communication professionals. It is another to provide that same support long after you’ve gone. For the Eklund family, that was exactly the kind of lasting impact they wanted to have on students. Laurence (BA’27) and Ethel Eklund knew that they wanted to leave a legacy of support for communicators far into the future. In 1994, the Eklunds created an estate plan ...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony will take place Friday, April 26 and will celebrate a group of accomplished alumni, faculty and staff members, undergraduate and graduate students. This year’s impressive list of accomplished alumni includes a variety of careers in teaching, digital communications, restaurant management, sports coaching and broadcasting. They will be honored along with our James L. Baughman Senior Achievement Award winners, Teac...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
Join Andy Katz, a seasoned sports reporter renowned for his contributions to ESPN, Big Ten Network, NCAA and Turner Sports on February 22nd for an interactive talk and Q&A. With a wealth of experience navigating challenging situations, Katz brings a unique perspective to the table, making his upcoming presentation a must-attend event. In his talk, “Resiliency in Today’s Fast-Paced Sports Media – Dealing with & Thriving from Adversity,” the UW alum will share insights gained from nav...| School of Journalism and Mass Communication – UW–Madison
