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
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
Evelyn Iritani tells of diplomatic trade efforts in WWII with her new book, “Safe Passage”
One of the most important stories from World War II was lost to history—until today, that is, thanks to former The Daily reporter-turned-Pulitzer-Prize-winner Evelyn Iritani, ’78. A former Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Los Angeles Times reporter, Iritani grew up in Pullman and wanted to escape to … Read More
A Sports Obsession Inspires a Career
By the time UW alumna Thuc Nhi Nguyen was in middle school, she had a regular afterschool routine. She would rush home to watch three sports-talk programs on TV: first Sports Center, then Around the Horn, and finally Pardon the Interruption. And as she watched, she … Read More
Honoring the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame and Alumni of Distinction Inductees
On October 22, the Department of Communication recognized outstanding alumni who have made a difference in their communities at our annual Alumni Hall of Fame and Alumni of Distinction awards dinner. This year, we celebrated the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees and honored more recent … Read More
Angela King, ’94, receives Charles E. Odegaard Award for her journalism, mentorship and volunteerism
Many of us know Angela King as the morning voice of KUOW—Seattle’s public radio station. And many are familiar with King at a podium, the cheerful sound of her voice filling the HUB ballroom at the annual Celebration dinner hosted by the Office of Minority … Read More