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UW-Milwaukee - Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
Johnston Hall

Journalism and Mass Communication

UWM Journalism and Mass Communication students learn from an outstanding faculty and from the varied opportunities of a vibrant city with many media organizations.

The undergraduate program offers both insightful academic study of the media and preparation for professional careers in print, broadcasting, new media, advertising, and public relations.

The graduate program involves research on practically any media topic and makes use of critical, cultural, historical, legal, ethical, and social scientific approaches.

News and Events

Elana Levine
Elana Levine's latest book is a volume of television criticism published by Duke University Press. Levine co-edited and contributed to Undead TV: Essays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer ... more

Paul Brewer Paul Brewer
Paul Brewer's book Value War: Public Opinion and the Politics of Gay Rights examines how the politics of gay rights has evolved in recent years ... more

JMC Student Showcase

FPM Wins National Award
The Society of Professional Journalists has given a first-place Mark of Excellence award to FPM's "Tarnished Badge" series ... more

National Ad/PR Competition
JMC students won second place in a national "green" transit campaign competition. The competition asked 12 college teams ... more