Communication Arts is proud to announce that our newest faculty member, Professor Diana Leon-Boys, has arrived at UW–Madison. Leon-Boys joins us as an Assistant Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, and we are sure she …
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New study shows Americans searching for ways to reduce PFAS exposure through drinking water
A new study recently published in the “Journal of Environmental Health” shows that large numbers of Americans are searching online for ways to reduce their exposure to PFAS, a group of synthetic “forever chemicals” found in everything from nonstick pans to takeout containers.
Robert Asen Named One of Ten University-Wide 2025-26 WARF Professors
Communication Arts faculty member Robert Asen has received a significant honor with his recent award of a WARF Named Professorship. This university-wide recognition was given out to just ten faculty members across campus in 2025 …
Allison Prasch Honored with a 2025 H.I. Romnes Fellowship Award
Professor Allison Prasch is one of eleven University-wide faculty members honored with a 2025-2026 H.I Romnes Fellowship award. This award recognizes UW faculty who have made exceptional research contributions within six years of earning tenure. …
The WCFTR Team’s Favorites Tapes from Love, Links, Archives
If you sat down in front of a camera and were asked to describe what love means to you for three minutes, what would you say? This idea was the driving force for Wendy Clarke’s …
Communication Arts Faculty receive 2025-26 WARF Named Professorships and Romnes Awards
Thirty-two UW–Madison faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for 2025-2026. The awardees span the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences.
Facing the Music
Jeremy Morris opens his students’ eyes to the intricacies of the modern music industry.
Communication Arts Welcomes Josh Bycel to the CAPS Board
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was thrilled to have Josh Bycel join its ranks this spring as it gears up for another academic year of supporting the department’s research, outreach activities, and teaching. Bycel …
Saving Stories and Film for the Digital Age
Tucked away in a dark hallway between Studio D and E in Vilas Hall, sits a room that brings stories back to life. In that room is Sophie Mayer, a Spring 2024 Communication Arts graduate, …
2025 L&S Named Chairs and Professors
The College of Letters & Science bestows named chairs and professorships on 17 faculty members.