University of Wisconsin–Madison

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 and honors faculty who have made major contributions to the advancement of knowledge through research and teaching in their field. …

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. As a research award that provides a significant amount of support over the next five years, the Romnes Fellowship is …

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 video art project, The Love Tapes. The Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research (WCFTR) has recently unveiled Love, Links, …

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 has enjoyed a successful writing career in Los Angeles for over 25 years, and he is eager to use his …

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, who currently works as a Media Preservationist for the department. Using the Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, gifted to the department …

2025 L&S Named Chairs and Professors

The College of Letters & Science bestows named chairs and professorships on 17 faculty members.

Honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Winners in Communication Arts

Many UW–Madison graduates who earn a degree in Communication Arts go on to accomplish incredible things. 2025 marks the second time our department will honor some of our most outstanding alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of alumni who have made major contributions to the public good, developed successful careers soon …