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As a first-generation college student in Wales, Ryan Thomas was determined to see the world. The opportunity to study abroad was a key reason Thomas chose American Studies as his major.

Balancing technology with human warmth defines excellent hospitality—a lesson that Washington State University student Jacob Frazier learned firsthand during his recent summer internship. A senior majoring in risk and crisis communication at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Frazier describes his experience as a perfect test of classroom knowledge, problem-solving skills, and leadership under […]

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – A shrine adorned in rich mahogany greets customers at the doorway of many businesses in this historic city in southern Vietnam. Incense curls into the humid air. Food items sit as offerings at the center of the shrine.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Inside a bustling supermarket in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant display of red and green stands out: apples.

Seattle, Wash. — Microsoft has announced its support for the WSU Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington partnership, a collaboration between Report for America and Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication designed to strengthen local news across Washington state.

A media giant whose legacy was built by a Washington State University graduate bellowed its last few notes last week.

CBS News Radio issued its last broadcast at 11 p.m. Friday, marking the end of a 99-year run . Company and newsroom leadership said the decision to shutter the network did not come easily, but was necessary due to audience decline, “challenging economic realities” and a shift in programming strategy.

A proud Washingtonian from Pasco, Malia Ruud arrived at Washington State University eager to pursue both her academic goals and her love of athletics. Now a communications major on the Pullman campus, Malia is grateful for the athletic scholarship that allows her to compete at a high level while earning her degree—an opportunity she says means more than words can fully express.

The Washington State University Foundation will celebrate the extraordinary service of a select group of dedicated Coug volunteers during its annual Volunteer Awards Celebration on Thursday night, May 14, in Seattle. The event spotlights individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and generosity have advanced WSU and strengthened its statewide impact.

Popular web sketch comedy company Smosh has hired former MTV Entertainment Studios exec Cory Midgarden as the brand’s first-ever chief content officer.

Across Washington State, communities are going without local reporters. Two counties have no news outlets at all. Five more have only one. In all corners of the state, the people and issues that shape daily life go uncovered.