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Murrow College and the College of Veterinary Medicine have partnered for the Diagnostic Challenge, an initiative that aims to equip students with the skills to effectively communicate about infectious disease outbreaks and make veterinary science more accessible to the public.
Collaboration trains future veterinarians and journalists
WSU’s Diagnostic Challenge brings together veterinary and journalism students to practice clear, accurate communication during infectious-disease outbreaks and build public trust.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Murrow College and the College of Veterinary Medicine have partnered for the Diagnostic Challenge, an initiative that aims to equip students with the skills to effectively communicate about infectious disease outbreaks and make veterinary science more accessible to the public.
In memory of Pat Caraher ('66 Comm) (Oct. 14, 1938 - Mar. 11, 2025), this reflective piece honors the demanding yet inspiring journalism professors at WSU who shaped his path as a writer, reporter, and storyteller.
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My best and toughest journalism professors at WSU | Washington State Magazine | Washington State University
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September 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In memory of Pat Caraher ('66 Comm) (Oct. 14, 1938 - Mar. 11, 2025), this reflective piece honors the demanding yet inspiring journalism professors at WSU who shaped his path as a writer, reporter, and storyteller.
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Murrow Research Featured in Brazilian Media!
A recent study by Murrow researchers Dr. Stacey Hust & Dr. Jessica Willoughby on cannabis packaging was featured in the Brazilian media outlet Breeza. The article highlights their important findings & makes connections to other related published reports
A recent study by Murrow researchers Dr. Stacey Hust & Dr. Jessica Willoughby on cannabis packaging was featured in the Brazilian media outlet Breeza. The article highlights their important findings & makes connections to other related published reports
O marketing infantilizado da cannabis: os perigos de como os produtos de maconha apelam aos jovens
De embalagens que imitam doces a usos de personagens de desenhos, a indústria da cannabis repete erros antigos ao adotar táticas "joviais". Entenda os riscos e as soluções para o problema
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August 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Murrow Research Featured in Brazilian Media!
A recent study by Murrow researchers Dr. Stacey Hust & Dr. Jessica Willoughby on cannabis packaging was featured in the Brazilian media outlet Breeza. The article highlights their important findings & makes connections to other related published reports
A recent study by Murrow researchers Dr. Stacey Hust & Dr. Jessica Willoughby on cannabis packaging was featured in the Brazilian media outlet Breeza. The article highlights their important findings & makes connections to other related published reports
Are you a recent Murrow graduate thinking about earning your MA?
Explore our accelerated master’s program, you may already have completed coursework that counts toward your advanced degree!
Apply by August 11! Classes begin August 18.
More information: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
Explore our accelerated master’s program, you may already have completed coursework that counts toward your advanced degree!
Apply by August 11! Classes begin August 18.
More information: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
August 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Are you a recent Murrow graduate thinking about earning your MA?
Explore our accelerated master’s program, you may already have completed coursework that counts toward your advanced degree!
Apply by August 11! Classes begin August 18.
More information: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
Explore our accelerated master’s program, you may already have completed coursework that counts toward your advanced degree!
Apply by August 11! Classes begin August 18.
More information: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
A new study by Murrow College researchers Opeyemi Victoria Johnson & Stacey J.T. Hust reveals key gaps in children's books about consent education. While many titles promote bodily autonomy and boundary-setting, they often miss crucial elements like trusted adults and clear anatomical language.
Study finds gaps in books on consent education for children
WSU team surveys rapidly growing category of books for children younger than 8 and gives them a mixed grade.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A new study by Murrow College researchers Opeyemi Victoria Johnson & Stacey J.T. Hust reveals key gaps in children's books about consent education. While many titles promote bodily autonomy and boundary-setting, they often miss crucial elements like trusted adults and clear anatomical language.
New study by Murrow PhD grad Hae Yeon Seo finds young men with passive news habits are more likely to believe health misinformation—especially about THC, psychedelics, and prescription drugs. The findings highlight the need for stronger media literacy.
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Men with passive news habits fall for health misinformation
Study led by WSU team finds young men with “news finds me” attitudes tend to believe dubious health claims.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
New study by Murrow PhD grad Hae Yeon Seo finds young men with passive news habits are more likely to believe health misinformation—especially about THC, psychedelics, and prescription drugs. The findings highlight the need for stronger media literacy.
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Murrow faculty Bimbisar Irom & Porismita Borah recently visited the American University of Armenia (AUA) to share insights on media tech and crisis coverage. Their visit supports a new master’s program and a Center for Excellence in Journalism at AUA as part of a U.S. State Department grant.
Murrow faculty visit Armenia to share expertise on media technology and coverage of humanitarian crises
Bimbisar Irom and Porismita Borah spent a week at the American University of Armenia training journalists as part of a partnership to launch a new journalism master’s program.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Murrow faculty Bimbisar Irom & Porismita Borah recently visited the American University of Armenia (AUA) to share insights on media tech and crisis coverage. Their visit supports a new master’s program and a Center for Excellence in Journalism at AUA as part of a U.S. State Department grant.
In these special episodes of 48 Hours, WSU’s own Matt Loveless, Assistant Professor at the Murrow College of Communication, shares his unique perspective on the Bryan Kohberger case. Join 48 Hours correspondent Murrow alum, Peter Van Sant, to listen now. link.podtrac.com/j4bqrz1z
July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In these special episodes of 48 Hours, WSU’s own Matt Loveless, Assistant Professor at the Murrow College of Communication, shares his unique perspective on the Bryan Kohberger case. Join 48 Hours correspondent Murrow alum, Peter Van Sant, to listen now. link.podtrac.com/j4bqrz1z
This week, Murrow hosted the 2025 WJEA Summer Workshop!
High school students from across WA came together to explore the world of journalism, sharpening their skills in reporting, editing, photography & design. We’re honored to play a role in inspiring the next gen of journalists! @wjea.bsky.social
High school students from across WA came together to explore the world of journalism, sharpening their skills in reporting, editing, photography & design. We’re honored to play a role in inspiring the next gen of journalists! @wjea.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This week, Murrow hosted the 2025 WJEA Summer Workshop!
High school students from across WA came together to explore the world of journalism, sharpening their skills in reporting, editing, photography & design. We’re honored to play a role in inspiring the next gen of journalists! @wjea.bsky.social
High school students from across WA came together to explore the world of journalism, sharpening their skills in reporting, editing, photography & design. We’re honored to play a role in inspiring the next gen of journalists! @wjea.bsky.social
We’re excited to share that Murrow College’s online programs have been recognized as top-rated by OnlineU! This achievement reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty and the success of our incredible students.
Interested in studying online? Learn more at online.murrow.wsu.edu
Interested in studying online? Learn more at online.murrow.wsu.edu
July 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We’re excited to share that Murrow College’s online programs have been recognized as top-rated by OnlineU! This achievement reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty and the success of our incredible students.
Interested in studying online? Learn more at online.murrow.wsu.edu
Interested in studying online? Learn more at online.murrow.wsu.edu
📚 Big news! Murrow College Professor Lawrence Pintak’s upcoming book "Lessons from the Mountaintop" is already making waves, reviewed by FĀVS News and featured in The Spokesman-Review before its official release. Read more: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Book review: WSU professor Lawrence Pintak's 'Lessons from the Mountaintop' shares lessons from world religions
Lawrence Pintak’s “Lessons from the Mountaintop: Ten Modern Mystics and Their Extraordinary Lives” is an impressive work of participatory journalism.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
📚 Big news! Murrow College Professor Lawrence Pintak’s upcoming book "Lessons from the Mountaintop" is already making waves, reviewed by FĀVS News and featured in The Spokesman-Review before its official release. Read more: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
The countdown begins! Only 40 days until classes start. What are you most excited about for the upcoming semester? Share your thoughts and let's get ready together!
July 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The countdown begins! Only 40 days until classes start. What are you most excited about for the upcoming semester? Share your thoughts and let's get ready together!
New WSU-led survey finds most LGBTQ+ Washingtonians feel safer thanks to state policies—but many still face mental health challenges, discrimination, and barriers to care. Led by Murrow College’s Traci Gillig.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
New WSU-led survey finds most LGBTQ+ Washingtonians feel safer thanks to state policies—but many still face mental health challenges, discrimination, and barriers to care. Led by Murrow College’s Traci Gillig.
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Most LGBTQ+ people said they have personally benefited from legal protections in Wash. state & believe the state’s supportive policy landscape has improved public attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community, according to a new survey led by Murrow College Assistant Professor Traci Gillig.
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Groundbreaking survey highlights LGBTQ+ attitudes and concerns across Washington
Most LGBTQ respondents said they had benefited from state’s legal protections, but many also said they had faced discrimination in new state-funded survey led by WSU.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Most LGBTQ+ people said they have personally benefited from legal protections in Wash. state & believe the state’s supportive policy landscape has improved public attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community, according to a new survey led by Murrow College Assistant Professor Traci Gillig.
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Murrow College's own Stacey Hust, Ph.D., associate dean of faculty affairs and college operations, and Jessica Willoughby, Ph.D., associate professor, have released their study examining how teens perceive cannabis edible labels & packaging.
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Colorful, ‘healthy’ branding makes cannabis edibles appealing to teens
Despite regulations barring cannabis edible packaging that targets young people, a new WSU-led study shows many teens find these products appealing.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Murrow College's own Stacey Hust, Ph.D., associate dean of faculty affairs and college operations, and Jessica Willoughby, Ph.D., associate professor, have released their study examining how teens perceive cannabis edible labels & packaging.
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Congrats to Murrow College’s Pawel Popiel on co-editing Platforms, Power and Friction—a new book exploring how global tech platforms adapt to local cultures, labor, and policy.
Read the first chapters: taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
Read the first chapters: taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
June 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Congrats to Murrow College’s Pawel Popiel on co-editing Platforms, Power and Friction—a new book exploring how global tech platforms adapt to local cultures, labor, and policy.
Read the first chapters: taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
Read the first chapters: taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
We’re proud to share that Sara Stout, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Murrow College, was recently quoted in Success magazine! 🌟
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June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We’re proud to share that Sara Stout, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Murrow College, was recently quoted in Success magazine! 🌟
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Rob Phillips, a Murrow alum, has had a successful career in writing and advertising. He has published numerous articles and books, including a popular mystery series, and worked for over 40 years in advertising before retiring in 2021 to focus on writing novels.
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Writing the wilds
Rob Phillips wrote about outdoors, hunting, and fishing...and then turned to novels.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Rob Phillips, a Murrow alum, has had a successful career in writing and advertising. He has published numerous articles and books, including a popular mystery series, and worked for over 40 years in advertising before retiring in 2021 to focus on writing novels.
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@wastatemagazine.bsky.social
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Edward R. Murrow College of Communication students who were honored at the 2025 NATAS Northwest Student Production Awards! Your creativity, dedication, and journalistic excellence have earned you well-deserved recognition.
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Edward R. Murrow College of Communication students who were honored at the 2025 NATAS Northwest Student Production Awards! Your creativity, dedication, and journalistic excellence have earned you well-deserved recognition.
Yoon-Joo Lee, associate professor and assistant chair in Murrow College’s Department of Strategic Communication, is working on a Honda USA Foundation-funded project focused on promoting safe driving among Latino and Hispanic teenagers.
Read more: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2025/06...
Read more: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2025/06...
Honda USA Foundation grant supports Murrow College faculty member’s safe driving research
Murrow College’s Yoon-Joo Lee is co-leading a research project to develop AI-assisted safe driving PSAs tailored for Latino and Hispanic teen boys.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Yoon-Joo Lee, associate professor and assistant chair in Murrow College’s Department of Strategic Communication, is working on a Honda USA Foundation-funded project focused on promoting safe driving among Latino and Hispanic teenagers.
Read more: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2025/06...
Read more: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2025/06...
🎓 Fast-track your future with Murrow College! Earn both your Bachelor’s and Master’s in less time through our Accelerated Program. Take MA-credit courses as an undergrad and finish your graduate degree 100% online — at your pace, from anywhere. More info: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
June 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎓 Fast-track your future with Murrow College! Earn both your Bachelor’s and Master’s in less time through our Accelerated Program. Take MA-credit courses as an undergrad and finish your graduate degree 100% online — at your pace, from anywhere. More info: murrow.wsu.edu/accelerated-...
Murrow College assistant professors Jennifer Henrichsen and Pawel Popiel were recently featured in Poynter!
Their article explores the current landscape of local journalism in Washington state, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the press.
Their article explores the current landscape of local journalism in Washington state, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the press.
One Washington wants to eliminate the press. The other Washington wants to save it. - Poynter
A new report shows a fragile local news ecosystem in Washington — and a rare example of lawmakers working to protect it
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May 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Murrow College assistant professors Jennifer Henrichsen and Pawel Popiel were recently featured in Poynter!
Their article explores the current landscape of local journalism in Washington state, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the press.
Their article explores the current landscape of local journalism in Washington state, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the press.
Murrow College Assistant Professor Wei Peng has released a new study on why people don’t trust self-driving cars. His latest research digs into the emotional and psychological reasons behind the skepticism—building on earlier findings that simply knowing more about the tech doesn’t build trust.
Study: Emotional responses crucial to attitudes about self-driving cars
Simply knowing how autonomous vehicles work isn't the only factor when people weigh whether to use them.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Murrow College Assistant Professor Wei Peng has released a new study on why people don’t trust self-driving cars. His latest research digs into the emotional and psychological reasons behind the skepticism—building on earlier findings that simply knowing more about the tech doesn’t build trust.
Learn more about the research of Murrow Assistant Professor Jennifer Henrichsen in this article, where she discusses her current scholarly work and its broader implications.
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Jennifer Henrichsen: Defending Democracy: Strengthening Journalism Against Rising Threats
This Faculty in Focus highlights the research of Jennifer Henrichsen, assistant professor in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU Pullman.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Learn more about the research of Murrow Assistant Professor Jennifer Henrichsen in this article, where she discusses her current scholarly work and its broader implications.
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Congratulations to Murrow associate professor Jessica Willoughby, Ph.D., on receiving the 2025 Krieghbaum Mid-Career Award from AEJMC! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to education, scholarly research, and community engagement. A well-deserved recognition! 🌟
May 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations to Murrow associate professor Jessica Willoughby, Ph.D., on receiving the 2025 Krieghbaum Mid-Career Award from AEJMC! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to education, scholarly research, and community engagement. A well-deserved recognition! 🌟