University of Wisconsin-Madison
In the origin stories of Western rhetorical theory and practice, democracy appears as a main character. Scholars have cast the relationship of rhetoric and democracy as mutually constitutive: rhetoric fostered the growth of democracy, and democracy facilitated the development of rhetoric.
Politicians reach for humor more often than you think. Mari Henderson wants to understand why this functions as a political strategy.
Although many lesbians may recognize or resonate with the gold star label, its contemporary treatment as a sacrosanct standard is incredibly detrimental to queer community. As many self-proclaimed gold stars vilify lesbians whose personal identities, preferences, and labels have shifted, they propagate biphobia, transphobia, and a heavy regulation of queer multiplicity, fluidity, and ambiguity.
Duke says it has no record of influencer and reality show participant Angel Murdock ever attending its PA program. Experts say social media can make a false identity easier to build — and harder to abandon.
Disney has walked a tightrope in its public relationship to “wokeness,” amplifying and scaling back commitments to diversity and inclusion, most recently through the removal of its “Reimagine Tomorrow” program.
On Election Day in 2024, as voters cast their ballots, Elon Musk posted a campaign music video supporting Donald Trump’s bid for president.
During summer in Wisconsin, many UW students try to stay cool. This June, however, 15 students ventured to Santiago, Chile, and weathered a wide range of climates as they explored how climate change is affecting the Southern Cone of South America. This study abroad program is a part of the Global Gateway Initiative, which aims …
Students who took a deep dive into special film topics this summer found themselves immersed in the world of A24 and indie films. Over four weeks, they explored the role of the A24 production company within American independent cinema history and how it has evolved into a production powerhouse, creating popular films like Everything Everywhere …
Vilas Hall looks a little different this fall compared to how it did when students went away for the summer. Over the past few months, the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of Facilities Development initiated long-awaited infrastructure updates, one of which has been eagerly anticipated since the building first opened its doors back in 1972. …
How the Digital Studies Mentorship Program is Linking Comm Arts Grads and Students Together In a field as robust as digital studies, strong mentorship can play a pivotal role in helping students navigate their transition to the professional world. To better support this transition, Amy Schultz, the Academic Advising Manager for the Digital Studies Certificate, …