Public Opinion and Polls in the 2020 Presidential Election
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 || Noon (PDT) The event is organized by the University of Washington’s Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. Patricia Moy (UW) will moderate. About this Event While polls and public opinion research are essential components of…
CJMD Presents a Conversation with Jorge Ramos
Journalism + the U.S. Presidential Election The event is free but registration via Eventbrite is required. Those who register will receive a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the event. Register HERE About this Event: Monday, October 26 at 9…
Media and Politics in the U.S. Presidential Election
Please join CJMD Co-Directors Matthew Powers & Adrienne Russell, joined by Senior Research Fellow Lance Bennett, for this public discussion. The Department of Communication is relaunching the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement as the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy (CJMD)….
Evolution of the COM Journalism program
Dear UW Department of COM community, In the midst of these challenging times for the world, including higher education, we have been delivering responsive, dynamic coursework online, but also designing the next evolution of our Journalism Program. You are vital…
Matthew Powers & Adrienne Russell Release New Book
The world of media has transformed so rapidly that many traditional ways of studying the relationships between media and society may no longer suffice. In Rethinking Media Research for Changing Societies, an edited volume by the Center for Journalism, Media,…
UW COM Fall 2020 Colloquia
The Department of Communication will host the following three colloquia during fall quarter 2020. All events are digital and shall be held online. Intersectional Tech: Black Users in Digital Gaming Featuring Dr. Kishonna Gray || Wednesday, October 14, 2020 ||…
Celebrating Excellence: 2020 Awards
The UW Department of Communication is proud to celebrate student achievements with our annual collection of Excellence Awards, this year totaling over $19,000 in student financial aid. These students have proven to be exemplary scholars in the areas of journalism,…
Resources in Times of Need
In these uncertain times, many continue to face pressures compounded by health concerns, social distancing, child and family care, and economic stresses. While community-based organizations, along with public and private services, are ready to respond and assist, it can be…
“Prepare to be Unprepared”: Alumna Rhea Panela, Broadcast Journalist
Rhea Panela (B.A., 2017) is a proud first-generation Husky, and a passionate storyteller. Currently, she works as a multimedia journalist for KTVZ NewsChannel 21, the NBC/CNN/FOX/CW affiliate in Bend, Oregon. A former staff writer for The Daily at the UW, Panela has continued to…
Presenting the 2019 Alumni of Distinction Honorees
Every year, the UW Department of Communication honors outstanding alumni who are making a difference in their careers, and out in their communities, by inducting them into the Department’s Alumni Hall of Fame. We also recognize the exceptional work of…