OPENING NEW DOORS FOR CONNECTION
With over 14,000 living alumni who earned degrees in Communication Arts since our program was founded over 100 years ago, it has become a massive responsibility to maintain connections with our graduates. Our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan committed to strengthening the shared affinities among that ever-growing community. As part of that initiative, Jamie Prey joined our program as our Alumni Relations Officer this spring. In this role, Prey works to reconnect with these 14,000 alumni and learn about their excitement to support Communication Arts.
Whether it’s providing a mentorship to a student, creating student internship opportunities, coming to Madison and visiting a class, connecting with other graduates at one of our alumni events, or volunteering at an event like Comm Arts at Work to share your career journey with undergrads, there are numerous ways your support can make direct impacts on our students. Connecting with Prey is the first step to finding the right fit for you.
As a Communication Arts graduate herself, Prey knows how meaningful it is to feel truly connected to the department after leaving campus. Her goal is to spark that connection for more alumni.
“There’s so much to be proud of in the department right now. We have cutting edge new classes, students landing incredible internships, and alumni leading in their industries,” she said. “This growth is propelled by our alumni. Their real-world insights help shape our classrooms and show students the many exciting paths their own careers might take.”
If you are interested in reconnecting with Communication Arts, Prey is eager to hear from you and start a conversation. Feel free to send her an email at jmprey@wisc.edu