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Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Murrow Coug Alumni + Friends / The Murrow Family
MPAB 2019

Our Alumni

Former students of The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication can be found in prominent media and professional positions across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Watch this space for profiles of former students who are making a real impact in the industry.

5 Questions with Scott Shigeoka (’11 Journalism), Curiosity Expert
November 8, 2023 vanessa.p.nguyen Read more Our Alumni, People
Summer Sports Stories: Murrow grad, Michael-Shawn Dugar (’14 Comm.) reflects on time, important influences at WSU
August 2, 2023 vanessa.p.nguyen Written by Joey Franklin Read more Our Alumni, People
Summer Sports Stories: Thinking outside the box, going beyond the headlines with Janie McCauley (’98 Comm.)
July 25, 2023 vanessa.p.nguyen Written by Jake Hull Read more Our Alumni, People
Summer Sports Stories: Murrow Classes Set Stage for Alum to Work in MiLB with Colin Connolly (’19 Comm.)
July 18, 2023 vanessa.p.nguyen Written by Erica Good Read more Our Alumni, People
Summer Sports Stories: Meet Kerry Colby (’17 Comm.) The Woman Behind The Scenes
July 11, 2023 vanessa.p.nguyen Written by Aidan Matthews Read more Our Alumni, People
Eric Johnson
March 11, 2023 chris.cooney A television news anchor, sports director and news and feature reporter at various Northwest television stations, including the last 20 years at KOMO-TV in Seattle. Read more Advisory Board, Hall of Achievement, Our Alumni
Paul Casey
January 1, 2023 chris.cooney An expert on self-employment and a leader in marketing and communication. Read more Our Alumni
Sherry Nebel
January 1, 2023 chris.cooney A four-decade career in global communication initially took flight with a Murrow degree. Read more Advisory Board, Our Alumni
Mary Grace Roske
January 1, 2023 chris.cooney Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications & Community Relations, Seattle Bank Read more Advisory Board, Our Alumni
Loree Wagner
January 1, 2023 chris.cooney A communications expert with experience in public relations, corporate messaging, media relations, crisis communication and social media. Read more Our Alumni
Bryan Zidar
January 1, 2023 chris.cooney Managing Director of Corporate Communications, Alaska Airlines Read more Our Alumni
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Joey Clift (’09 Comm.) changes Native representation in children’s programming on Netflix
November 21, 2022 matthew.kawamura Read more Our Alumni, People
Kimberly Absher
May 13, 2021 "I liked the curriculum of Murrow College's Strategic Communication program and the fact that the program was geared to working in communication and marketing—it felt like a highly practical degree, which is what I'm all about." Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Kristi Maldonado
Kristi Maldonado
January 8, 2020 Rebecca Cooney “It takes 24/7 type of effort to try and help change occur in today’s society, and not just for the LGBTQ community. The way I am overcoming adversity is by actively doing what I can from every angle, especially through me furthering my education." - Kristi Maldonado, Online BA ISC student Read more Murrow Online, Our Alumni
AMy Villalba
Amy Villalba
January 8, 2020 Rebecca Cooney After graduating from the ISC program, Villalba plans to continue to do freelance work and possibly start her own company to manage branding, public relations and marketing for small businesses. In the future, Villalba also plans to build and manage an event facility, hosting various types of events and fundraisers. Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Student Spotlight
Tara Long
Tara Long
November 30, 2019 Rebecca Cooney "My MA in Strategic Communication from WSU has equipped me with the knowledge to balance the reach of digital media with the power of personal connections.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '19 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Shaniqua Manning
June 21, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “My experience earning my master’s degree online with WSU was instrumental to getting me where I am today. After years of hard work, I’m so happy to get that diploma. It’s been a real journey, and I’ve learned a lot." - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '19 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Brenda Kinzinger
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “I was attracted to Washington State University based on its academic reputation,  affordable price as well as attaining masters solely online, which gave me the opportunity to continue working at my full-time job.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '18 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Tricia Gilmore
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “Why WSU? The program included courses that were not only relevant to my interests, but created excitement as well. WSU’s reputation solidified my decision.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Alysha O’Kelley
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “The assignments given to us were very unique. They had requirements and descriptions, but we were given license to run them in our own way. Anyone walking in could meld the assignments with their personal style.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '18 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Alena Feeney
Alena Feeney
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney "Why WSU? The online MA in Strategic Communications has benefited my career, renewed my skills and contributed to my community in ways I never imagined." - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '16 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Joelyn Hansen
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney "Why WSU? Being cost effective, notably wonderful students and the overall atmosphere that came with both its community and programs became an easy decision for me to make.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '15 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Shannon Blood
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “The MA Strategic Communication program offers excellent, engaged professors. I was given the flexibility to explore how I can apply the skills and lessons in ways that make sense for me and my career goals.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '16 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Joanna Larrimore (Martens)
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “Upon graduation from WSU, I felt confident that I was now armed with the equivalent of two years’ experience in a marketing-related field and could speak to it with knowledge and expertise.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '15 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
Hope Evans
May 29, 2019 Rebecca Cooney “The program reached far beyond traditional communication methods, and taught me ow to be a designer, digital communicator, researcher —a CEO of my own communication business.” - Online MA Strategic Communication alumna '15 Read more MA Strategic Communication, Murrow Online, Our Alumni
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THE CARLSON CHRONICLES
March 9, 2018 corrie.wilder The Gentleman—A Personal Reminiscence Read more Our Alumni
Jay Rockey PR Pioneer
Jay Rockey
March 9, 2018 corrie.wilder "No one can remember who the agencies were before Jay came along." –Don Kraft Read more Our Alumni
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