Welcome to the COMMunity, class of 2026!  The 2025-2026 academic year has officially come to a close, and we are delighted to welcome the class of 2026 to our Alumni COMMunity! On June 9th, faculty, staff, friends, family, and loved ones celebrated over 300 graduates earning their bachelors, masters, and one doctorate.  We are so … Read More

Letter from the Chair Dear Friends and Colleagues, I always enjoy these opportunities to share with you about all the incredible things our faculty, staff, and students are doing here in UW Communication. It’s a privilege to sing the praises of colleagues who are conducting research on issues that matter—like the causes of political polarization, … Read More

Dear Friends of UW Communication,

I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the spirit of the season as we head into the winter holidays. It has been a beautiful and productive Autumn quarter here on UW’s Seattle campus, where we continue to thrive amidst an ever changing world.

Our Year It was another busy year here at UW Communication! This summer newsletter offers a round-up of our recent activities so you can learn a bit more about the ways our scholarship is making a difference in our discipline and broader community and how we’re preparing the next generation of communicators for life and … Read More

Letter from the Chair Dear Friends of UW Communication, As is likely the case for many of us who work, learn, and teach at the University of Washington, Spring is my favorite time of year on this beautiful campus. The cherry blossoms have had their dazzling moment in the spotlight, and the campus is now … Read More

Celebrating Twenty Years of Honoring Alumni Civic and Professional Excellence This academic year marked the 20th anniversary of UW Communication’s Alumni Hall of Fame and Alumni of Distinction event. Each year, the Department honors outstanding alumni who are making a difference in their careers and communities by inducting them into the Department’s Alumni Hall of … Read More

A BIG husky welcome to our newest alumni! UW Communication welcomes the class of 2024 to the alumni pack! Our alumni network is a strong and vibrant community tens of thousands strong. We’re delighted that this incredible group of graduates is joining its ranks. As they prepared for graduation last spring, over 400 graduates submitted … Read More

We’ve all heard the statistics about New Year’s resolutions—that by February, most people’s, well, resolve has wavered, and what started as heartfelt ambitions are abandoned as we surrender to the habits of yesteryear. But whether you’re a believer or a skeptic about the power of New Year’s resolutions, periodically making time to reflect on what … Read More

Note from the Chair Dear Friends of Communication, The transition to Autumn, with its crisp and colorful beauty, is a perfect time to share our gratitude for the fruits of our collective efforts as we turn toward an exciting and busy year ahead. In this edition, you’ll read about new faculty books and honors, learn … Read More