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,…
“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…