University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Media Studies Department of Media Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

The media studies program emphasizes professional development and critical thinking, which are in high demand by employers. Many of our courses utilize high impact learning practices, offering a strong base in communication aesthetics, writing, production planning, critical analysis, and important media theories. The base knowledge and class integration in media studies will lead you beyond being

a media technician, to a valuable media professional and leader who understands how to communicate across the media. With both the longest running continuously published newspaper, the Exponent, the longest running student run radio station, WSUP, and a leading comprehensive curriculum in social media, the Department of Media Studies is a pioneer in media education in the University of Wisconsin system.

BILSA Commencement
05/16/2026

BILSA Commencement

Blooming Spring
04/24/2026

Blooming Spring

03/31/2026

The beginning of the rebuilding of St. Augustine.

The turkey buzzards are enjoying Spring Break in Platteville.
03/20/2026

The turkey buzzards are enjoying Spring Break in Platteville.

Media Studies alum Bridget Wallace has been named the University of Wisconsin-Platteville new Executive Director of the ...
03/11/2026

Media Studies alum Bridget Wallace has been named the University of Wisconsin-Platteville new Executive Director of the Foundation and Alumni Association.

Congrats!

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association has named Bridget Wallace as its next executive director, effective April 6, 2026. Wallace, a 2015 graduate of University of Wisconsin–Platteville, currently serves as chief of staff to Chancellor Tammy Evetovich. In this ...

03/10/2026
UW-Platteville and 90.5 FM - WSUP were well represented at this past weekend's student seminar sponsored by the Wisconsi...
03/06/2026

UW-Platteville and 90.5 FM - WSUP were well represented at this past weekend's student seminar sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. The event was held in Green Bay.

Elizabeth is a Media Studies grad! Congrats!
02/15/2026

Elizabeth is a Media Studies grad!

Congrats!

We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth Osterholz has been named University of Wisconsin–Platteville’s Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer. Elizabeth brings nearly a decade of progressive leadership experience at UW-Platteville, with deep expertise in enrollment management, recruitment stra...

Not certain when it happened but there are new(er) guard rails in the old TV Studio in the basement of Pioneer Tower.
01/26/2026

Not certain when it happened but there are new(er) guard rails in the old TV Studio in the basement of Pioneer Tower.

Dr. Wayne Weber, former Dean of the College of BILSA, participated in his last commencement at UW-Platteville. He has a...
12/13/2025

Dr. Wayne Weber, former Dean of the College of BILSA, participated in his last commencement at UW-Platteville. He has accepted a position with UW System.

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