UW Center for Journalism Ethics
We encourage the highest standards in journalism by fostering vigorous debate, providing resources to journalists
and news consumers, and honoring the best in ethical journalistic practice.
Events
“Under Pressure: Covering Election 2024” with Jonathan Martin
Tuesday, October 22, 6:30-8 pm; Memorial Union Play Circle, UW–Madison campus
Join the UW–Madison Center for Journalism Ethics and the Elections Research Center for a conversation with Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, on the ethical challenges of covering elections and politics in these polarized times. Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha will conduct this interview, which will be free and open to the public.
News
News414 responds to Milwaukee's needs, redefines service journalism: A Q&A with Bevin Christie
While the journalism industry is facing a crisis of trust, service journalists are using innovative solutions like News414 to develop relationships with underserved community members and deliver valuable information directly to citizens.
How news media can prevent contributing to weight stigma
“If everyone in the U.S. saw half as many headlines about the obesity epidemic as they see now, the world would be a much better place.”
Young audiences are turning to TikTok influencers for the downsides?eir news. What are the
Americans are increasingly turning to TikTok to get their news. A 2023 Pew Research poll found more than 14% of U.S. adults say they regularly get news from TikTok, up from 3% in 2020.
When all social media platforms look like TikTok: A Q&A with Professor Mobina Hashmi
TikTok’s 60-second, portrait mode video format has changed the media landscape, and companies are paying attention.