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The Builder

Posted on September 22, 2025

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

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Searching for Answers on “Forever Chemicals”

Posted on September 16, 2025

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

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Advancing Digital Studies with New Faculty Professor Matthew Hannah

Posted on September 16, 2025

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 …

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Paxton Haven, Joins Communication Arts

Posted on September 5, 2025

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 …

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Professor Diana Leon-Boys Officially Arrives to UW–Madison

Posted on September 3, 2025

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

Posted on August 11, 2025

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.

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Robert Asen Named One of Ten University-Wide 2025-26 WARF Professors

Posted on July 29, 2025

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 …

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Allison Prasch Honored with a 2025 H.I. Romnes Fellowship Award

Posted on July 14, 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. …

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Communication Arts Faculty receive 2025-26 WARF Named Professorships and Romnes Awards

Posted on July 8, 2025

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.

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Facing the Music

Posted on June 13, 2025

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

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