Riley Enright confessed that he’s not normally this organized. But the internet might think differently. The Brookfield resident who sells insurance in Waukesha has become known as the man with the very specific plan, an agenda outlining talking points for … Continue Reading »

RACINE, WI — This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a news runner intern for CNN at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee and the Democratic National Convention(DNC) in Chicago. I begin my senior year this week … Continue Reading »

A JAMS Program alumni will return to her Rockford roots via morning news broadcasts later this month. Maggie Polsean will join Andy Gannon and Aaron Wilson on 23 WIFR. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented and dynamic team,” … Continue Reading »

JAMS student Grace Pagel is the winner of a National SPJ Mark of Excellence Award in the Audio/Podcast (Narrative) category. Pagel produced Breaking the Bank: Unpacking Gen Z’s Financial Insecurity last fall in her JAMS 325: Audio Storytelling class. The … Continue Reading »

It’s been a busy semester, with UWM JAMS students bringing home dozens of journalism awards over the last few months. These award-winning stories were reported and produced in our classes, and they were published on our Media Milwaukee website. The … Continue Reading »

TikTok ban: What happens next, how local business owners feel WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) — With a potential TikTok ban on the horizon, many business owners who benefit from the app hope it is not permanently deleted from people’s … Continue Reading »

As a Wisconsin native who was raised on Packers football, Kaitlin Sharkey is working in the heart of enemy territory. Sharkey is a sports reporter and anchor for WGN TV in Chicago. Her primary beat? Covering the Chicago Bears football team, in addition to … Continue Reading »

Local businesses and organizations in advertising, public relations, journalism and communications participated in the annual JAMS Internship & Networking Fair in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom on April 9. The self-proclaimed career fair happens every year in April for … Continue Reading »

Nearly 20 local businesses visited UWM on April 11 for the JAMS Internship & Networking Fair, meeting with JAMS students looking to pursue careers in journalism, advertising, public relations, and communications. The likes of the Lake Country Dockhounds, Milwaukee Journal … Continue Reading »

Jimmy Gutierrez, JAMS Alumni and Ted Conferences senior editor, and Daphne Chen, data and investigations reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, visited UWM today to speak with JAMS students. The visit was the latest part of the JAMS Program’s Career … Continue Reading »