Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners Career Impact Award Winner – Neil Willenson This award recognizes the distinguished achievements of alumni who have realized the departmental vision of making a difference in the world …
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Communication Arts 2025 Graduation
The Communication Arts Department will host a graduation ceremony for graduating seniors and PhD recipients on Thursday, May 8 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St. on the …
WBA Young Professional of the Year Focused on Next Generation of Broadcasters
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Director of Student Radio, Kelsey Brannan, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Brannan was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of nine YP of the Month honorees highlighted since July 2024, who were recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities.
Expanding Our Faculty Expertise with Help from Day of the Badger
Over the last several years, Day of the Badger gift funds have been used to deepen research support for existing faculty. This year, Communication Arts is excited to announce that a portion of gift funds …
CAPS Welcomes Thomas Kane Back to the Board
Thomas Kane (BA’87) made an exciting return to the Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board in Fall 2024. Kane started volunteering with CAPS 15 years ago when the board was just forming to support the department’s …
Does Technology Interfere in Our Love Stories?
In Catalina Toma’s research, one thing is obvious: Technology plays an important role in people’s romantic relationships. Her findings look into the nuances of when this is a good or bad thing.
Learning Advanced Screenwriting from New Communication Arts Instructor Craig Erpelding
The Communication Arts advanced production course “CA609: Advanced Screenwriting” engrosses students in the art of screenwriting for feature films. Over a semester, students are tasked with writing a 70-90-page screenplay while focusing on character and …
Wisconsin Film Festival Announces Exclusive “First Look” Preview Event at Flix Brewhouse Madison
Film enthusiasts will get an early glimpse into the highly anticipated 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival at an exclusive First Look at the Fest event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM at Flix Brewhouse …
Welcoming Dru Korab to the CAPS Board
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was delighted to welcome Dru Korab (BA’06) to the committee this past fall. CAPS members volunteer their time and knowledge to support the Department’s teaching, research, and outreach activities. …
It wasn’t easy being green for the actress who originally played the Wicked Witch
Grad student Aliea Merriam-Pigg recently talked with NPR about the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West and her infamous green skin. Listen to the full story here.