The Murrow Standard
Lessons in communication
Dive into lessons inspired by today’s leading communicators and the legendary Edward R. Murrow. These resources, gathered from the annual 49th annual Murrow Symposium and crafted by college faculty, are perfect for enriching your classroom curriculum.
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Lessons
Overview
Each lesson is formatted to take approximately 90 minutes, and includes:
- Learning objectives
- Pre-video activity
- Video
- Discussion questions
- Optional classroom or homework activities
Lesson Topics & Links
The Human Side of the News: Journalism with Empathy and Integrity
Speaker: Harry Smith
Question Everything – How Curiosity Changed the Game
Speaker: Sarah Kneller
On the Record: A Life in Sports Journalism
Speaker: Andrea Joyce
Own Your Next Move: Get Out of Your Own Way
Speaker: Jaimee L. Fox
Communication for Social & Political Change
Speaker: Roger Nyhus
Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age of Communication
Speakers: Rebecca Cooney, Lacey Faught, Dave Sonntag, Renee Radcliff Sinclair
Documenting History – Backpack Journalism & the Holocaust
Speakers: Alison Boggs, Raymond Sun, 2025 Backpack Journalism students
The Future of Social Media in Professional Communication
Speakers: Tony Thompson, Kendall Hoy, Lance Lijewski, Kait Thornton
Interested in learning more about the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University? If so, visit the college website.
Learn more about the 50th Murrow Symposium
April 6-8, 2026