Ryan Wettschurack

Ryan Wettschurack (he/him) is a Lecturer and Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He specializes in media history, journalism studies, and archival analysis. His teaching includes leading J150: Introduction to Sports Communication and serving as a teaching assistant for courses like J560: History of U.S. Media and J201: Introduction to Mass Communication.

• Education:
• Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Bachelor of Arts, Purdue University

His research focuses on historical and archival dimensions of media, with particular attention to how journalism has evolved in the U.S. context. While no specific grants or scientific awards are listed, his academic work emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between media history and contemporary communication practices.

Teaching responsibilities reflect his commitment to foundational courses in mass communication and sports communication, balancing instructional leadership with graduate-level research.