Western Journalism Alum The Online Newsletter for WWU's Journalism Department

Professor John Harris retires after 25 years at WWU
Professor John Harris wraps up his final quarter after 25 years of teaching. Now, he is on to the next adventure: retirement.

The Rage: Bringing all things fashion and lifestyle to WWU
The Rage magazine, Western’s fashion and lifestyle magazine club, just released its fourth issue. Creator Hannah Quinton looks back on the last two years of the magazine and where it will go.
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Sam Kristofferson brings his visual journalism skills into new role as EIC of My Bellingham Now
2023 graduate Sam Kristofferson became the EIC of My Bellingham Now. He uses the storytelling skills he learned at WWU to provide free news to Whatcom County.

Klipsun’s release party bridges gap between magazine and campus
On Friday, Jan. 10, Klipsun magazine threw a release party for its newest issue with food, drink and music provided by DJs from the campus radio KUGS. The release party was the idea of Editor-in-Chief, Jase Picanso, who wanted to bridge the gap between campus and the magazine.

Alumni Accolades – Fall 2024
Western journalism alumni accomplishments can be seen in papers, stations and organizations nationwide. In this post we highlight a few recent accolades and and career updates.
In the News …
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Journalism’s Brian J. Bowe selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster – WWU News
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CDN photographer reflects on community connections as she says goodbye – Cascadia Daily News
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Western becomes newest member of Kappa Tau Alpha journalism honors society – Western Today
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A trip to nationals helps launch a journalism career – Western Window
- Three journalism alums win lawsuit against Western for violating Washington State Public Records Act – Cascadia Daily News
- Trio of WWU faculty reflect on their time at Western as retirement looms – WWU News
- Journalism’s Brian J. Bowe Receives Fulbright Award to Conduct Research Abroad in Palestine – WWU News
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A Trip to Nationals Helps Launch a Journalism Career – Western Window