UW-Madison Department of Communication Arts

06/19/2026

This is Brita with the Creative Careers in Hollywood Student Takeover! It’s somehow already Day 10 of the program, and we have all learned so much about the entertainment industry and the city of Los Angeles. ☀️

The Question of the Day is: In the last week and a half, what has surprised you the most about LA? 🌆

Let’s hear from the cohort!

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06/09/2026

UW professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.

06/08/2026

Welcome to Los Angeles! Today is the launch of our new study-away program, Creative Careers in Hollywood, where 14 students will spend the next three weeks getting immersed in numerous media careers in California. From networking with screenwriters and producers, touring animation and production studios, and speaking with talent agents, labor organizers, and marketers, these students are eager to plug into the UW–Madison alumni network and develop the skills that will fuel their own career success in these fast-paced industries.

Thank you to the Division of the Arts for providing generous funding that helped get this program off the ground and for building scholarships that enabled numerous students to participate in this opportunity!

We’re excited to share more student-produced content in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our channels for an inside look at this new program!

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06/04/2026

It is unlikely the College of Letters and Science has a more dedicated, knowledgeable, proactive, and savvy problem solver than Peter Sengstock in its midst. Sengstock is the recipient of a 2026 L&S Mid-Career Achievement Academic Staff Award, and Communication Arts is honored to congratulate our beloved colleague on this esteemed recognition. Read more about Sengstock’s career here: https://go.wisc.edu/pslsmca

06/03/2026

LAST CHANCE! If you’re in LA this June, join us to celebrate the launch of our new program, UW Creative Careers in Hollywood! This study-away opportunity will bring a group of students to Los Angeles to get an inside look at numerous creative industries and connect with Comm Arts alumni.

Our welcome reception will be on Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30-7:30pm PT at 33 Taps (9739 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA). Enjoy hosted food and beverages, connect with fellow alumni, and meet the students in the inaugural class of this initiative. RSVP by June 1: https://go.wisc.edu/laccih26

06/02/2026

Conspiracy theories and the people who deal in them are often written off. With trends sending more people down the rabbit hole, Matthew Hannah decided it…

06/02/2026

Grad students Taylor Burby, Ben Davis, and Sara Rabon (RPC) visited the University of Michigan this week for the Digital IDEAS Summer Institute. This week-long graduate workshop is for digital studies scholars to grow and learn together. Thanks to these rockstars for showing off their expertise on the other side of Lake Michigan!