Western Journalism Alum The Online Newsletter for WWU's Journalism Department
Visual journalism alum premieres documentary about Lummi Nation School basketball team
Finn Wendt, a visual journalist at Cascadia Daily News (CDN) and a 2023 Western visual journalism alum, recently completed a season-long, 40-minute documentary about the Lummi Blackhawks’ journey to defend their Division 1B state champion basketball title.
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2026 Outstanding Grads and KTA inductees announced
The Outstanding Graduate Award is a way for Western’s community to recognize graduating students for their exceptional work. The journalism department’s outstanding grads this year are
Ayden Sweat, Sophie Cadran, Brenna Witchey and Tori Lehman.
Visual journalism alum spends 2025-26 season interning with Seattle Seahawks
Imogene Eagan, a winter 2025 visual journalism grad, recently concluded a full-season internship with the Seattle Seahawks. As their Visual Production intern, Eagan filmed and edited short videos and created long-form content for the Seahawks.
Student work recognized at regional SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Western students walked away with 11 Mark of Excellence Awards during the Society of Professional Journalists’ (SPJ) regional conference at UW-Tacoma on April 11, 2026. This is the most awards Western has won during the competition’s 26 years.
Four first-place winners will advance to the national competition.
Sport diplomacy research highlights academic journey in Mongolia
As part of Western’s John C. Street Fellowship, Professor Derek Moscato traveled to Mongolia during the fall of 2025 to meet with professors of journalism and public relations at the National University of Mongolia and conduct public diplomacy research.
In the News
Media stories featuring our alums, faculty and students
2026
Two alums promoted to managing editor positions at Cascadia Daily News – Cascadia Daily News
2025
Life in sobriety ‘works out well’ for news producer – Salish Current
Journalism’s Brian J. Bowe selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster – WWU News
CDN photographer reflects on community connections as she says goodbye – Cascadia Daily News
2024
Western becomes newest member of Kappa Tau Alpha journalism honors society – Western Today
Three journalism alums win lawsuit against Western for violating Washington State Public Records Act – Cascadia Daily News
2023
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
A trip to nationals helps launch a journalism career – Western Window