Paul Meyer: A True Friend of Communication
Paul Meyer knew what it was to “Be Boundless.” Meyer, who passed unexpectedly in April 2020, graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration. An energetic and generous…
Media Studies as Community Engagement
Join us for our first Winter COM colloquium, featuring Dr. Khadijah Costley White Wednesday, January 27, 2021 || 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (PST) REGISTER HERE VIA EVENTBRITE About this Event In this riveting presentation, Dr. White discusses approaching communication…
Introducing the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy
Dear friends of UW COM, We wanted you to be the first to know some exciting news: next week, we will launch the new Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. This relaunch happens at an unprecedented moment in history when…
Public Opinion and Polls in the 2020 Presidential Election
The event was 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 a healthy democracy, they also have come…
CJMD Presents a Conversation with Jorge Ramos
Journalism + the U.S. Presidential Election Monday, October 26, 2020 The 2020 U.S. Presidential election is fast approaching. The work of independent journalists in helping audiences understand the stakes of the moment has rarely been more important. To help make…
Media and Politics in the U.S. Presidential Election
In October 2020, the Department of Communication relaunched the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement as the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy (CJMD). The relaunch reflects significant shifts over recent decades in media and politics and evolving efforts to understand contemporary…
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 hosted the following colloquia during fall quarter 2020. Unable to join us? Please check out the recordings below: Intersectional Tech: Black Users in Digital Gaming With Dr. Kishonna Gray, Moderated by Dr. Ralina Joseph During this…
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,…