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Free Professional Headshots at #MurrowSymposium50! Attending the Murrow Symposium? Upgrade your LinkedIn and personal brand with a FREE professional headshot—on us! 🗓 Tuesday, April 7 🕐 1–3 PM 📍 CUB Senior Ballroom Photos will be delivered 2–3 weeks after the symposium. Come camera‑ready and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity! Don't forget to register for the event - Symposium.murrow.wsu.edu #MurrowSymposium50

⏰ One week left to register for #MurrowSymposium50! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a milestone year celebrating the 50th Murrow Symposium. Join students, professionals, and alumni for two days of inspiring conversations, hands-on learning, and networking with industry leaders. 🎤 Hear from experts 🤝 Connect with professionals 💡 Learn about careers, storytelling, and the future of media Best part? It’s completely FREE to attend. Register now before it’s too late: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

🎉 Congratulations to Erica Weintraub Austin, Shawn Domgaard, Hae Yeon Seo, and Andrew Sutherland on their recent publication in Health Marketing Quarterly! Their article, “Media literacy intervention effects on young adults’ decision making about substance use-related social media messages,” offers important insights into how media literacy can shape healthier decision-making in today’s digital landscape. Summary: Young adults often encounter and share misinformation in desirable social media messages. This online experiment (N=1201) found that a meme-style, infographic-based media literacy intervention can help mitigate effects of appealing but misleading substance use-related social media content. Age differences suggest that emerging adults may prefer digital messages that focus on refuting short-term emotional benefits, whereas adults in their late-20s may be interested in the logical ramifications of sharing misinformation. Read the open-source article here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

#ThrowbackThursday to 1993, Murrow Symposium 19 This photo captures attendees networking at Murrow Symposium nearly three decades ago, a reminder that meaningful connections have always been at the heart of this event. From students to seasoned professionals, Murrow Symposium has long been a place where conversations spark careers, ideas turn into opportunities, and relationships last well beyond the conference. That tradition continues today. Join us at #MurrowSymposium50 to connect with industry leaders, alumni, and peers who are shaping the future of communication. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, gain insight, or find your next opportunity, it all starts here. Register today (it's free!) symposium.murrow.wsu.edu Recognize anyone in this photo? Leave us a comment!

Jaymee Sire is officially back in Coug Country! Her recent feature in Washington State Magazine highlights her return to Pullman, where she revisits favorite spots like Ferdinand’s, The Coug, and by Murrow College. We’re excited to welcome her back home once again at the 50th Murrow Symposium. Read the article: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/2… And don’t forget to register for Murrow Symposium 50: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

Assistant Professor Erika Fisher’s COMSTRAT 480 – Advertising Agency Operations and Campaigns class was recently selected to provide analysis for this year’s Super Bowl advertisements as part of Ad Meter, USA TODAY’s annual scoring program that measures viewer reactions to Super Bowl commercials. The program highlights which ads resonate most with audiences and showcases their broader impact across the advertising industry. Students in the course identified their top five and bottom five commercials, offering commentary and insights. 🔗 Check out the full article to learn more! murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/2…

We invite you to register for Ana Cabrera’s Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the CUB Senior Ballroom. This event will honor Ms. Cabrera’s distinguished career and her lasting contributions to the field. We encourage colleagues, students, and community members to join us in celebrating this significant milestone. Register to save your spot now: symposium.wsu.edu

Kristi Ellefson, Murrow class of 2001 and Marketing Communications & Foundation Manager at WaFd Bank, is excited to return to Pullman in April. “Symposium always reminds me why I loved my time at WSU so much! The people, the professors, the engaging classes, the Murrow family, and all the amazing careers that this experience creates.” Join Kristi at the 50th Murrow Symposium! Register today: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu.

#ThrowbackThursday! In 2012, legendary journalist Dan Rather visited Washington State University to receive the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. During his time on campus, he stepped into Goertzen Hall 21 to speak directly with a group of Murrow students—sharing stories from the field, offering candid advice, and inspiring the next generation of communicators. Moments like these capture the heart of the Murrow Symposium: connection, curiosity, and conversations that stick with you long after graduation.🎙️ Who do you remember meeting or learning from at Murrow Symposium? Drop your memories below—we’d love to hear them! Register today: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

Part Three of our Murrow Symposium 50 sneak peeks is here! Dive into more fresh voices and perspectives shaping this year’s celebration. Don’t miss out—register now at symposium.murrow.wsu.edu.

Visit Our Exhibit at the @WSULibraries – On Display Through April 16th. A special exhibit celebrating the 50th Murrow Symposium is now on display in the WSU Terrell Library atrium and will be available for viewing through mid-April. Whether you’re stopping by between classes, exploring campus, or attending the 50th Murrow Symposium, this exhibit offers an engaging look at Edward R. Murrow, the Murrow College Symposium, and this year’s 50th milestone celebration. More information: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

We're thrilled to welcome Emmy Award–winning journalist and proud Murrow alum Bill Wixey (‘91) back to WSU for #MurrowSymposium50! With a 35-year career in broadcasting, Bill has done it all—starting as sports director in Great Falls, covering Final Fours with Arkansas, reporting on two Super Bowls in Green Bay, and eventually returning home to Seattle, where he has co-anchored Good Day Seattle on FOX 13 for more than 22 years. Register now to attend this free event! symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

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#TBT to when Frank Blethen received the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 1998. We’re thrilled to welcome his son, Ryan Blethen, Publisher of @seattletimes, as a 2026 Symposium panelist—carrying on the family’s legacy. Register for this free event today! symposium.murrow.wsu.edu OR link in bio

We’re pleased to announce Ambassador Roger F. Nyhus as a keynote speaker for #MurrowSymposium50! Ambassador Nyhus is the CEO and founder of AMBO Strategy and a longtime adviser to Fortune 500, government, and nonprofit leaders. He served as U.S. Ambassador to seven Eastern Caribbean nations from 2023–2025 and previously founded Nyhus Communications, a Seattle-based firm he led for nearly 30 years. A proud member of the Chinook Indian Nation, he is one of only five Native American ambassadors in U.S. history. To learn more and register visit symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

Former U.S. Ambassador and Murrow College alum Roger F. Nyhus (’90) has been selected for the 2026 WSU Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor from the WSU Alumni Association. Nyhus, one of only five Native American U.S. ambassadors in history, has carried the Murrow Standard of clarity, integrity, courage, and accountability throughout his influential career spanning diplomacy, business leadership, and global advocacy. Nyhus will be recognized for this honor at the Murrow Family Reunion on April 6th. Register: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu Read More: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/1… #MurrowProud #MurrowSymposium50

Congratulations to the Seahawks and the 12s! 💙💚🏈 We’re thrilled to welcome Mike Flood, Seahawks Vice President, Outreach & External Affairs, as a keynote speaker at the 50th Murrow Symposium! A proud Coug and 1974 WSU graduate, Mike’s remarkable career spans 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a C-130, Falcon jet, and H‑60 Jayhawk pilot—along with leadership roles in PR, finance, and operations. After retiring as a Commander, he joined friend Paul Allen to help keep the Seahawks in Seattle and has now served 29 years, leading community outreach and impact initiatives. Join us at the 50th Murrow Symposium. Register today! symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

Please join us in celebrating Wendy Raney, Murrow Associate Professor, on her outstanding achievement of being selected as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont! @Cent_Comm_News Wendy is part of the Center’s largest-ever cohort of Faculty Champions, with 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the nation recognized this year. This prestigious honor highlights her dedication to strengthening community-centered journalism and her commitment to expanding university-led reporting initiatives in our region. We’re incredibly proud of Wendy’s leadership, passion, and impact—both in and beyond the classroom. #MurrowProud Read more: murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/02/0…

Greg Witter is a veteran communications professional with more than four decades of experience spanning journalism, government, corporate communications, digital media, and higher education. A 1984 graduate of Washington State University’s Murrow College of Communication, he began his career as a newspaper reporter before moving to Washington, D.C., where he served as a press secretary and legislative aide to members of the U.S. House and Senate from the Pacific Northwest. In 1989, Witter joined Alaska Airlines, where he spent 15 years in progressively senior leadership roles across media relations, internal communications, government affairs, and shareholder communications. As managing director of corporate and strategic communications, he led the airline’s public response to the Flight 261 tragedy in 2000, overseeing a crisis communications effort widely recognized for its clarity, transparency, and compassion. His early use of the internet as a central crisis communications tool was regarded as groundbreaking. As part of the boutique strategic communications firm he’s operated for many years he lectures on crisis communications for professional and academic audiences. Witter is also the co-founder and executive editor of Cougfan.com, the award-winning CBS Sports affiliate covering Washington State athletics, which he launched in 1998 with a focus on in-depth reporting and source-driven storytelling. Over nearly three decades, the site has attracted a national audience and provided professional experience to dozens of Murrow students. Over the years, Witter has remained deeply engaged in public service and education, including teaching as an adjunct instructor at Seattle University, serving on the Murrow College Advisory Board, and holding a longtime trusteeship with the WSU Foundation. Read more: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu/news/2026/01/2… Register for the 50th Murrow Symposium and Murrow Family Reunion: symposium.murrow.wsu.edu

To celebrate the 50th @MurrowCollege Symposium, we're asking alumni to share favorite memories of the iconic event. What was the best advice you received? What connections did you make? Where did you find inspiration? Tell us at wsm@wsu.edu. #GoCougs #WSU