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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Mike is BACK with another #MikeCheck! This time he's talking all things midterms: midterm exam resources, the best study spots and midterm elections. 🗳️ If you're interested in attending the @cccr.bsky.social conference, visit the link below to learn more! 🔗 cccr.wisc.edu/events/

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This week’'s #AlumniSpotlight is Yingyun Deng (BA’22), a Journalism (Strategic Communications) and Communication Arts grad. Yingyun is now the Brand Management Senior Specialist of Migu Video, an online video and digital content platform. 📱

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You did it again, flock-stars! 🦩✨ Thanks to your generous donations, the SJMC has broken its record for Fill the Hill gifts! Now it's time for SJMC Director Mike Wagner to take on the Spice the Hill Challenge.🔥 Can he handle the heat? Watch to find out.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Way to go SJMC "flock-stars!" 🎉 Thanks to you, our alumni and friends, we earned a $20,523 from 128 gifts! We are beyond grateful for all your support. But the fun isn't over yet ... keep an eye out for Director Mike Wagner's Spice the Hill challenge 🔥🦩

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our "fla-mazing" faculty and staff are dedicated to providing our students with endless support and creating a community where everyone belongs. Celebrate and support our SJMC flock today during Fill the Hill at go.wisc.edu/uwsjmc

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Your gift to the SJMC during Fill the Hill supports endless opportunities for our students, including scholarships and awards like the James L. Baughman Senior Achievement Awards. Give a gift now through 5 p.m. today at go.wisc.edu/uwsjmc

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The countdown is on. At 121 gifts Director Mike Wagner takes on the Spice the Hill challenge. 🔥 We're only 66 gifts away. Can you help us reach our goal? Make your gift today and support SJMC students at go.wisc.edu/uwsjmc.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fill the Hill starts NOW! 🦩✨ Join us over the next 24 hours to show off your SJMC pride and support our students. Donate at: uwflamingos.com/campaign/jou...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The countdown is on! The flamingos will land on Bascom Hill tomorrow at 5 pm and you'll have 24 hours to support the SJMC. Plus, when we receive 121 gifts, @prowag.bsky.social will brave the heat in our second annual Spice the Hill challenge! Bookmark our giving page: uwflamingos.com/campaign/jou...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The flamingos are almost here! 🦩 Next week, support our students and share your SJMC pride. Plus, when we reach 121 gifts, Director @prowag.bsky.social will take on the Spice the Hill challenge! 🔥 Learn more and bookmark our giving page at the link below. 🔗 uwflamingos.com/campaign/jou...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join media lawyer and author @ianrosenberg.bsky.social on October 5 for a conversation on the importance of an independent and impartial media to a free and functioning democracy. Learn more and register today: sjmc.wisc.edu/terrible-stu... @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Phil Johnston’s (BA’94) path from newsrooms to Hollywood has always been shaped by people. His years in journalism taught him to look past the headlines and toward the human stories underneath, and he now uses that skill to shape the characters he brings to life on screen.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎓 Applications are open! Take your passion for journalism, media and communication to the next level with an SJMC graduate degree. Start your application today! 🔗 gradapply.wisc.edu/apply/

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happy first day of class, SJMC students! Here to welcome you back is SJMC Director Mike Wagner with the first edition of our new monthly series, Mike Check. 🎙️❤️ Stay tuned for more! 🎥

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Calling all SJMC flock-stars! UW's pinkest tradition returns in one month. This year, when we receive 121 gifts, Director @prowag.bsky.social will brave the heat of four super spicy wings in an interview with our Communications Interns! Save the date and learn more: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/flock-o...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Josh Burstein (BA’08) uses comedy to spark conversation and connection. Before stepping onto the comedy stage, Josh spent years working in the world of politics. Improv became his creative outlet, and now he blends those skills with his advocacy work to spread awareness and support campaigns.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet Assistant Professor Angela Lee, joining SJMC this fall. A communication scholar with a Ph.D. from Stanford University, Angela studies how emerging media shape our beliefs, behaviors and well‑being. 🎓

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Charlie Berens (BA’09) has taken his signature Midwest humor nationwide through The Manitowoc Minute and sold‑out stand‑up tours. Beyond the laughs, he’s become a powerful communicator and advocate. Learn more about Charlie’s career at the link below. 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/comedy-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Kate Manegold’s (BA’10) path into comedy wasn’t traditional. From corporate roles to Netflix Is A Joke, she’s built a career on curiosity, adaptability and the ability to connect with people. Her work shows how comedy thrives when you’re willing to learn, listen and understand different communities.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Justin Mozer (BA’12) has built a career across digital media and entertainment, but everything he does comes down to understanding people. At TikTok, his work blends strategy and a deep understanding of what makes content resonate. 🔗 sjmc.wisc.edu/news/comedy-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📚 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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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! 📷

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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-...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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.

A group of men and women around a table with cocktails smiling together

A mini stuffed Bucky Badger with a red shirt with a white W on it held up in the air by a hand with a brick wall behind it that reads "Cape Town Welcomes You"

A mini stuffed Bucky Badger with a red shirt with a white W on it held in the air with a hand with a marina in the background.

A mini stuffed Bucky Badger with a red shirt with a white W on it held in the air with a hand with the ocean and a sign that reads "Cape of Good Hope" behind it.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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! 👏

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Learn more about our winners and their impressive careers: sjmc.wisc.edu/news/celebra...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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.

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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! 👐🎉

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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. 🥹

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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 💪

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Day of the Badger isn't over yet! Our next student highlight is Alyna Hildenbrand, a first generation student at the SJMC. A longtime sports fan, she's putting that passion to practice by completing a Sports Communication certificate! 🏆️ Support the SJMC today: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/jou...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Day of the Badger Gift Challenge 1: ✅ With 75 gifts, we've officially unlocked $20,000 from our current and former BOV challenge gift! Thank you to everyone who has given a gift so far. 😍

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A HUGE thank you to our generous current and former Board of Visitor members who contributed to our $42,000 challenge gift! 👏 When we receive 75 gifts, we'll unlock $20,000, and with 150 gifts, we'll unlock the remaining $22,000. Help us reach our goal: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/jou...

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Day of the Badger festivities are in full swing, and our next student highlight is Yadiel Chavez, a Junior studying Journalism and Sports Communication. Yadiel transferred to UW-Madison during his sophomore year and says J202 gave him the foundation he needed for his Journalism career. ✨️

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UW–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication @uwsjmc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The Terry Hynes Innovative Leadership Award honors those who go above and beyond to make the SJMC a place where students are excited to study communication and feel a sense of community. Congrats to our 2026 Hynes Award winners, Professor Karyn Riddle and Grad Program Manager Lindsey Bliefernicht.

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