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Communication Arts Welcomes Josh Bycel to the CAPS Board

The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was thrilled to have Josh Bycel join its ranks this spring as it gears up for another academic year of supporting the department’s research, outreach activities, and teaching. Bycel has enjoyed a successful writing career in Los Angeles for over 25 years, and he is eager to use his …

Saving Stories and Film for the Digital Age

Tucked away in a dark hallway between Studio D and E in Vilas Hall, sits a room that brings stories back to life. In that room is Sophie Mayer, a Spring 2024 Communication Arts graduate, who currently works as a Media Preservationist for the department. Using the Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, gifted to the department …

Honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Winners in Communication Arts

Many UW–Madison graduates who earn a degree in Communication Arts go on to accomplish incredible things. 2025 marks the second time our department will honor some of our most outstanding alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of alumni who have made major contributions to the public good, developed successful careers soon …

Celebrating the “Arts” in Communication Arts

The UW-Madison Division of the Arts awarded two Creative Arts Awards to members of the Communication Arts community this spring. Aaron Greer, a filmmaker and Associate Professor in Communication Arts, was recognized for his upcoming narrative film project, Morning Moon. Additionally, Kristyn Dallmann, a student filmmaker who is graduating this spring, was honored with an …

Untold Stories from UW Athletics History

Whether it’s the die-hard Badger fanbase, legendary players and coaches, iconic stadiums, or the chants and cheers that ring throughout dozens of arenas during any sporting event, it’s hard to miss the culture surrounding athletics at UW-Madison. These elements are just some of the most prominent characteristics of sports at UW, but the long history …