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Preparing students to thrive as knowledgeable, ethical, and skilled professionals within dynamic media industries and connected fields is our mission in the Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies (JAMS) program. The JAMS curriculum emphasizes thinking and communicating clearly, critically, and creatively, while developing applicable skills and technological proficiencies. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages collaboration and diversity of thought, promotes hands-on experiences and values active engagement with the community. Our goal is to empower our students to become principled and effective communicators who are equipped to navigate the complexities of contemporary media terrains with integrity and excellence.
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Department News
- JAMS Program Internship & Networking Fair returns for another successful semesterThe annual JAMS Internship & Networking Fair took place February 25 in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom as local businesses and organizations in …
- COM/JAMS UW-Milwaukee professor reacts to Meta’s decision to end fact-checking programs on social media platformsMILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will soon end their fact-checking programs for social media …
- JAMS’ Networking Night brings industry leaders to students for invaluable connection opportunitiesOver 20 local professionals visited the UWM JAMS Program on November 12 for the first official JAMS Program Networking Night – formerly Portfolio Night …
- He prints out discussion topics for his weekly visit with friends at the bar. His daughter made it internet-famousRiley Enright confessed that he's not normally this organized. But the internet might think differently. The Brookfield resident who sells insurance in Waukesha has …


