Faculty News

As she heads into retirement, Sue Zaeske reflects on a career expanding the scope of the College of Letters & Science.

UW–Madison study reveals what people want to know about PFAS in drinking water and how insights can guide better public health communication.

As the digital world expands, Communication Arts is building a team of scholars whose research and teaching can propel the field forward. We are honored to have Matthew Hannah join our department as faculty in …

Each time we welcome a new visiting assistant professor to our department, their ideas and methods of studying communication make large impacts on our student curriculum. This year, we are thrilled to be joined by …

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 …

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.

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 …

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. …

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.

Jeremy Morris opens his students’ eyes to the intricacies of the modern music industry.