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JAMS Program Internship & Networking Fair returns for another successful semester

February 27, 2025

The annual JAMS Internship & Networking Fair took place February 25 in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom as local businesses and organizations in advertising, public relations, journalism and communications came to participate. The fair happens every spring semester for … Continue Reading »

COM/JAMS UW-Milwaukee professor reacts to Meta’s decision to end fact-checking programs on social media platforms

January 8, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will soon end their fact-checking programs for social media giants Facebook and Instagram. This change means that instead of third-party moderating systems, the more than … Continue Reading »

JAMS’ Networking Night brings industry leaders to students for invaluable connection opportunities

November 14, 2024

Over 20 local professionals visited the UWM JAMS Program on November 12 for the first official JAMS Program Networking Night – formerly Portfolio Night – to meet with current JAMS students. Students had the chance to have their resumes or … Continue Reading »

He prints out discussion topics for his weekly visit with friends at the bar. His daughter made it internet-famous

September 25, 2024

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 »

JAMS Major & Senior, Liliana Fannin, shares her experiences with the DNC & RNC

September 6, 2024

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 »

JAMS Alum Maggie Polsean Returns To Rockford Morning News With 23 WIFR

July 11, 2024

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 brings home prestigious SPJ Award

June 7, 2024

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 »

JAMS Students bring home dozens of awards in 2024

May 21, 2024

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 »

Professor Michael Mirer featured in TikTok ban story

April 23, 2024

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 »

A Packers fan in Chicagoland: UWM JAMS alum shines as Chicago sports journalist

April 18, 2024

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 »

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