In an era where disagreements often lead to division, Communication Arts is building space to practice having difficult conversations and deepen our understanding of others’ ideas as well as our own. This has made Communication …
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Lifting Up Storytellers with the Wisconsin Screenwriters’ Symposium
If great stories can come from anywhere, why not Wisconsin? For the last three years, the Wisconsin Screenwriters’ Symposium has aimed to support writers and the great stories they create. Between panels with professional screenwriters …
Telluride Takeaways
“The Telluride Film Festival is a magical event, taking over the small town almost completely, so the person at the table next to you at breakfast is pitching someone a script, you’re chatting for an …
How To: Wager Wisely
Sports betting can be fun and socially rewarding, but only if you do it safely. Communication Arts professor Jason Kido Lopez has four tips to help you keep from losing your shirt.
New Study Reveals Online PFAS Information from Public Sources Can Fall Short and Leave Public Without Enough Guidance
Herndon, VA, April 2, 2026 — Exposure to “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has been linked to serious health issues, like immune system damage, cancers, pregnancy complications and liver damage. A new study, …
Bucky List: Four Ways to Fall in Love with Films
Scrolling through movie night? Start loving what you watch with these tips from a UW film buff.
Talk Title: ‘S’ Certification and Sex-Education Films in India with Darshana Mini
Between the 1960s-1990s, the Films Division of India (FD) produced a slew of family planning films that aligned with India’s national development goals and advocated for the nuclear family.
Communication Arts 2026 Graduation
The Communication Arts Department will host a graduation ceremony for graduating seniors and PhD recipients on Thursday, May 7 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St. on the …
Get the First Look: Wisconsin Film Festival Previews 2026 Lineup at Flix Brewhouse Madison
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Film Festival invites film lovers to get a jump on the most anticipated film event of the year with an exclusive First Look at the Fest on Wednesday, March 4, …
The Room Where it Happens
Not all aspiring screenwriters can go to Hollywood. Luckily for UW–Madison, Communication Arts alum Jason Rothenberg (’89) is bringing the Hollywood TV Writer’s Room to them.