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How’s your summer going? We’ll go first… ☀️
Campus has felt a little quieter lately with students away for the summer, but it’s still been an exciting season at Murrow College! Students have traveled to the Columbia River Gorge for the Rural Reporting Plunge, while others explored the world on a study abroad trip to Greece. Another group of students headed to Seattle and Portland to get an inside look at communication industries in those cities. Our faculty are preparing to attend conferences and share their expertise, and our staff are busy getting everything ready for an exciting fall semester ahead.
Now it’s your turn—what have you been up to this summer? 👇
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Kudos to Michelle for such a thoughtful and engaging essay on participation and equity!
Inspired by "Grading for Equity" and great conversations from the Teaching Academy Book Club, she’s rethinking what participation can look like, focusing less on attendance and more on student thinking and engagement.
Her approach opens up more inclusive ways for students to take part, especially in large classes.
Read more: ow.ly/414f50ZagGs
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WSU alum Mary Nam, a proud Edward R. Murrow College of Communication graduate, has been appointed to the university’s Board of Regents alongside fellow alum Fé LopezGaetke by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Nam credits her Murrow education in Pullman for launching her 26-year broadcasting career.
Read more: ow.ly/7btf50Z9WUX
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🎉 Celebrating Faculty Excellence 🎉
Murrow College is proud to recognize and congratulate our faculty members on their well-deserved promotions!
Please join us in celebrating Nicole O’Donnell, Wei Peng, Molly Schotzko, and Ryan Thomas.
Your dedication to teaching, research, and service continues to elevate Murrow College and inspire our students every day. We are grateful for your contributions and excited to see all that lies ahead in this next chapter.
👏 Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!
Read more: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/05…
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Now Hiring at WSU Murrow College of Communication!
We’re excited to share an opportunity to join our team as a Finance/Budget Manager in Pullman, WA!
This key leadership position oversees all financial operations for the college—managing budgets, grants, payroll, purchasing, travel, and more. You’ll play a vital role in fiscal planning, analysis, and guiding strategic decisions.
👉Learn more and apply: ow.ly/hoJz50Z9w1R
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From Wales to the Palouse: Ryan Thomas’s journey as a first-generation student studying abroad led to a career at WSU and now to a major leadership role. Recently selected as Faculty Senate chair-elect, Thomas brings years of advocacy for graduate education and shared governance to help shape the university’s future.
👉 Read more about his journey and vision for WSU:
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A @MurrowCollege student and @WSUCougarWBB player, Malia Ruud is grateful for the athletic scholarship that allows her to compete at a high level while earning her degree—an opportunity that means more than words can express:
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Murrow students are telling global stories that matter.
Through the Murrow College's Backpack Journalism program, students traveled to Vietnam to report on the growing demand for Washington apples, capturing not just the economics, but the cultural connections behind the story.
We’re proud to see their work published in The Spokesman-Review, highlighting both their reporting and photography skills.
Congratulations to our talented student journalists and photographers for bringing these stories to life.
🔗 Read their work:
• ow.ly/6WqS50Z6hMf
• ow.ly/f01n50Z6hMg
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Microsoft is supporting WSU’s Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington partnership to expand local journalism across the state, funding three reporters in Grant, Douglas, and Chelan counties and strengthening community coverage.
👉 Read more about this investment in Washington’s local news future:
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Murrow alum Ben Santos (’95 Comm.) has been appointed to the King County Superior Court, becoming the first Filipino American man to serve as a judge there.
With over 20 years in public service and deep roots in community advocacy, Santos continues to lead with a commitment to justice and inclusion.
👏 Join us in celebrating this Murrow Coug milestone!
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WSU’s national recognition shines a spotlight on the work happening every day at Murrow College. Through Murrow First, we mentor, empower, and prepare Murrow Cougs to turn their voices into careers and step confidently into the workforce.
Read more: ow.ly/PUTp50Z4pHk
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CBS News Radio has signed off after 99 years, marking the end of a historic network built in part by WSU alum Edward R. Murrow.
Read more from The Spokesman-Review. ow.ly/gxcq50Z4gIK
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👏 Congratulations to Bruce Amundson (‘75), recipient of the 2026 WSU Foundation Outstanding Service Award! Bruce’s decades of leadership and service, including his support of the Murrow College, continue to make a lasting impact on our students and #MurrowFamily.
Read more: ow.ly/zPO650Z0iqC
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WSU Global's 2026 Spring Commencement starts at 10:00 am, this morning! If you are unable to attend in person, register to join the livestream and cheer on the WSU Global Murrow grads!
online.wsu.edu/currentstuden…
#CougGrad #MurrowProud
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The Murrow News Fellowship is gaining attention across the region for its commitment to strengthening local journalism in Washington state.
In a recent KUOW segment, Murrow Professor Benjamin Shors, director of the Murrow News Fellowship at Washington State University, shares how the program is making an impact by placing 16 early-career journalists in underserved communities across the state.
Even more exciting: the program has set an ambitious goal of placing a fellow in all 39 counties in Washington, ensuring that every community has access to trusted local reporting.
🎧 Listen to the full story from @KUOW and learn how Murrow Fellows are helping close the news gap across Washington. murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/05/…
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We’re up bright and early—and so excited to watch the 2026 Murrow College graduates take the stage! 🎓
If you can’t make it to Beasley Coliseum, tune in to the livestream and cheer on the Class of 2026 from home: commencement.wsu.edu/
#MurrowProud #CougGrad
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We remember Ted Turner, our 2000 Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Communication recipient. As the founder of CNN, he forever changed how the world receives news. His bold vision and lasting impact continue to inspire generations of communicators.
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Congratulations to the Murrow College Class of 2026! 🎓
We're celebrating this milestone and inviting ALL our Murrow Alumni community to join in. Our limited-edition alumni shirt is now available in the Murrow College online store—once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Orders are open through May 22 and will head into production shortly after. Not in Pullman? No problem—just be sure to select delivery at checkout.
Grab yours and show your Murrow pride! secure.touchnet.net/C20607_u…
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Happy birthday, Edward R. Murrow!
The OG broadcaster who proved you can drop the mic politely, and with perfect diction.
Good night....and good cake!
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A Murrow alum’s passion for LEGO continues to inspire and bring joy. Discover how Ross Tello’s memory lives on through an annual LEGO drive, making a difference in the community. Read the full story and join us in celebrating his lasting impact. #MurrowProud
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