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Excel in All Forms of Communication

Strong communication skills are your key to standing out, whether you’re heading into business, media, education, or healthcare. They’ll help you connect with others and give you the edge you need to shine! Plus, you’ll boost your critical thinking and become a team player, ready to tackle any challenge. In today’s fast-paced world, being a great communicator isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for success!

Murrow Majors

Advertising

Storytelling for brands – learn to use creative visuals and messages to capture attention. It’s not just about selling products but creating connections and building trust with audiences.

Broadcast News

Dive into the dynamic world of television and streaming by creating and presenting stories, gaining hands-on experience in writing, reporting, anchoring, and editing videos.

Broadcast Production

Produce and oversee content for sports, news, movies, music, and reality programs. Gain practical experience with professional cameras, audio mixers, and studio equipment. Acquire the expertise to produce both live and recorded shows.

Integrated Strategic Communication

Using real-time data, integrated strategic communication (ISC) stays on top of what people care about. It adapts to trends, ensuring messages are relevant and engaging—always fresh and in tune with what’s happening!

Media Innovation

Explore the rapidly changing world of digital media, modern journalism, creative production, and media communication. Gain practical skills with the latest tech and learn about new trends and the legal and ethical aspects of media work.

Multimedia Journalism

Seek truth and inform the public with compelling writing, visuals, videos, and engaging content. It transforms important stories into vibrant narratives that resonate with your passions, empowering you to stay informed and engaged with the world around you!

Public Relations

Share stories and amplify voices. Public Relations connects organizations and people with the world in fresh, exciting ways, turning passions into powerful conversations that everyone can join.

Risk and Crisis Communication

Learn how to stay calm under pressure and keep the conversation real when things get tough. Risk and Crisis Communication is your chance to turn challenges into opportunities, building trust and connection with your audience when it matters most!

Murrow Minors

Communication

Gain essential skills for any career. Craft messages, build relationships, and think critically about connections.

Pairs well with: Sociology, Psychology, Agricultural Education

Health Communication and Promotion

Learn how to inspire healthier choices and connect with communities in a way that’s engaging, relevant, and empowering!

Pairs well with: Kinesiology, Public Health, Human Development

Public Relations

Share stories and amplify voices. Public Relations connects organizations and people with the world in fresh, exciting ways, turning passions into powerful conversations that everyone can join.
 
Pairs well with: Apparel Merchandising and Design, Hospitality Business Management, Marketing

Sports Communication

From play-by-play announcing to sports reporting and promotion, blend a passion with sports with key communication skills.
 
Pairs well with: Marketing, Sports Management, Kinesiology, Digital Technology Culture

Murrow Alumni Testimonials

Avery Cooper

I have Murrow to thank for everything in my career. Without the college, friends, mentors, I would not have fulfilled my dreams of becoming a professional baseball broadcaster.

Avery Cooper, 2020 – Journalism & Media Production, BA (Majored in: Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations, Minored in: Sports Communication)
Danielle Dokter

I’m living my dream working at GreenRubino, an ad agency in Seattle. It feels so good to be exactly where I’ve always wanted to be. Looking back, going to WSU and being part of Murrow played a huge role in getting me here. I’m forever grateful for the journey and all the amazing connections I’ve made along the way.

Danielle Dokter, 2023 – Strategic Communication, BA (Majored in: Public Relations and Risk and Crisis Communication)
Kely Cruz

At Murrow, I gained invaluable hands-on experience that shaped my professional journey. I honed my skills in strategic communications, campaign development, and audience engagement. I worked on projects that challenged me to think critically, collaborate across teams, and develop innovative solutions. My time at Murrow also reinforced my commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and using communication as a tool for impact.

Kelly Cruz, 2018 – Strategic Communication, BA (Majored in: Public Relations)
Josie Goodrich

Murrow College of Communication brought me a college experience that was truly life-changing. From learning how to share stories and interview through the different courses offered, speaking confidently in front of a camera as well as learning how to work behind the scenes with Murrow News 8, all the way to traveling to Nairobi, Kenya, to report and learn about a different culture and lifestyle thanks to the Backpack Journalism Program.

Josie Goodrich, 2024 – Journalism & Media Production, BA (Majored in: Multimedia Journalism)
Dan Ransmussen

It was incredible working with other highly-motivated students and dedicated advisors to create and launch live programs, experiment with new technology, try every job in a news operation, and even travel out of state. I wouldn’t be the journalist I am today without my Murrow experience!

Dan Rasmussen, 2004 – Communication, BA (Concentration: Broadcast News)
Christina Jones

Attending the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication laid the foundation for my entire career. The college’s rigorous programs, exceptional faculty, and strong alumni network equipped me with the skills and connections essential to pursuing a career that perfectly blends production, creativity, and marketing.

Christina Jones, 2012 – Communication, BA (Concentrations: Broadcast Production and Public Relations)

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