The Department of Communication is fortunate to have a broad network of alumni and friends working in a variety of professional fields—from journalism, to marketing, to PR, political communications, social justice advocacy, public health, and entertainment —who generously share their advice and expertise with our students. Keep an eye on our events calendar and our Instagram feed for news about upcoming ComCareers events and see links below to view past sessions.
Alumni career panels and AMA (Ask Me Anything) Sessions
Throughout the academic year, we will host career panels and AMA Sessions in which alumni share their career journey, industry and career insights, advice on navigating the job search, and tips for success. Sessions have included alumni from SAP, WE Communications, Audiation, King County, Friends of Youth, among many others!
Check out some of the past sessions:
ComCareer Stories
Get to know travel guru and content creator Kara Patajo, aka Your Northwestie Bestie
I can’t remember not wanting to go to the UW. My dad went there, and he was the first person in his family to go to college. There’s a picture of me at age 4 or 5 on Halloween, wearing a little UW cheer uniform. … Read More
Reginald Jacob Howell, ’16, shares his barbecue talent with the world on Food Network’s “Pitmasters”
Chef Reginald Jacob Howell, ’16, doesn’t need to convince anyone about where his heart lies. From the moment you hear his infectious laugh on Food Network’s newest show, “Pitmasters,” you’re immediately hooked on the Tacoma native as he endures grueling hours of nonstop cooking for … Read More
UW Communication explores Los Angeles
In February, a group of eight Communication students traveled to sunny Los Angeles to explore career paths in communication fields. As a part of the Career Kickstart professional development program, Career Exploration Trips give Communication students the opportunity to expand their networks in Los Angeles, … Read More
Nominations now open for the Alumni of Distinction Awards
Our alumni are all around the world doing amazing things. Help us honor them! It’s that time of year again to submit nominations for our annual alumni awards: Alumni Hall of Fame, Outstanding Early Career Award, Excellence in Mentoring Award, and Communication Leader Award. Every … Read More
Pulitzer-Prize winning editorial cartoonist David Horsey tells stories in long hand with his novel “Beach of Stars”
David Horsey is known far and wide for his snappy editorial cartoons, winning two Pulitzer Prizes for his work at the Seattle P-I, Los Angeles Times and Seattle Times. While he has published 11 books of his editorial cartoons, “Beach of Stars,” which was published in December, … Read More