WSU Murrow College of Communication

08/21/2026

A new semester means new opportunities.

Whether you're arriving on campus for the first time or returning for another year, Fall 2026 is your chance to learn, grow and create meaningful connections.

Your next chapter starts on Monday. Let's make it a great one. !

08/20/2026

Behind every successful student is a team cheering them on.

Meet the Murrow Center for Student Success team serving Murrow students across WSU campuses. Whether you're choosing classes, planning internships, exploring careers or preparing for graduation, they're here to help.

💬 Comment with a shoutout to an advisor or staff member who helped you reach a goal.
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https://murrow.wsu.edu/murrow-center-for-student-success/

08/20/2026

Welcome home, Cougs. ❤️🐾

Welcome to WSU Pullman, new Cougs!🐾

08/20/2026

Washington State University continues to earn national recognition from The Princeton Review!

made The Princeton Review rankings again!🐾

08/19/2026

For more than a century, WSU broadcasting has informed, educated and connected communities across Washington and beyond.

In "Washington State on the Air: At the Centennial," Albert Powell builds on Burt Harrison’s original history to chronicle the evolution of KWSU, Northwest Public Broadcasting and the lasting legacy of Edward R. Murrow and countless Murrow alumni. It is a remarkable look at where we began and how far we've come.

Read more: https://ow.ly/FvQm50ZAzGj

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Murrow faculty member Cara Hawkins-Jedlicka on a productive spring of scholarship.

Cara recently published two book chapters and a journal article examining topics that shape communication education and professional practice, including empathy, personal branding and the evolving name, image and likeness (NIL) landscape in collegiate athletics.
Her work explores how communicators build stronger connections with audiences, develop authentic personal brands and prepare students for success in a rapidly changing media environment.

Join us in congratulating Cara on these outstanding scholarly contributions.

08/17/2026

What happens when curiosity meets communication research?

Ask Dr. Universe teamed up with Dr. Wei Peng, assistant professor in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, to answer a young reader's question: Are self-driving cars safe?

Together, they explore how autonomous vehicles work, why public trust matters and what research tells us about the future of driverless technology.

This collaboration showcases the power of Murrow faculty expertise and science communication to inform, educate and inspire.

Read more: https://ow.ly/FcU950Zyzwb

08/14/2026

From AM radio to podcasts and streaming, broadcasting has changed dramatically over the last century.

Murrow alum Albert Powell chronicles that evolution in Washington State on the Air: At the Centennial, capturing the people and stories behind KWSU and Northwest Public Broadcasting.

📖 Read the interview. https://ow.ly/HGAa50Zy8fK

08/12/2026

From KUGR to the Mariners booth.

Murrow alum Gary Hill Jr. ('00 Comm., Psych.) took a chance on his dream and is now calling games for the team he grew up cheering for. Read how hands-on experience at WSU helped launch a career in sports broadcasting.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/nz0a50Zy7Sf

08/11/2026

From the halls of Murrow College to the world stage.

Murrow alum Roger Nyhus ('90) went from decades of public affairs leadership to serving as U.S. ambassador to seven Caribbean nations, becoming one of only a handful of Native American ambassadors in U.S. history.

Read how his journey, leadership and commitment to service continue to make an impact around the globe. https://ow.ly/10Un50Zy7t3