Communication Arts Partners (CAPS)

CAPS’ Mission

CAPS serves as an advisory and support group dedicated to advancing the mission and priorities of Communication Arts. Working in collaboration with the Department’s leadership, CAPs members pursue a range of initiatives that contribute to the Department’s well-being, including advocating on behalf of the Department, offering professional insight and counsel, and volunteering time, expertise, and financial support.

More on CAPS’ mission and activities | CAPS membership guidelines

Supporting Communication Arts:


Providing student scholarship support
PhD candidate Fangjing Tu studies how to combat online misinformation


Assisting students with internships and career development
Shao Peng interned with CAPS member Kelly Kahl at CBS Entertainment


Supporting the Comm Arts teaching and research missions
The Lasergraphics film scanner is a vital tool for research and scholarship

CAPS members are former UW-Madison students and faculty who generously volunteer to assist our current and future students.  And all CAPS members send their thanks and best wishes to any and all alumni who might also consider supporting Communication Arts!

Internship information (PDF)  |  Opportunities for Giving