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

WWU alumnus Jesse Nichols wins Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communication for Grist’s ‘Proof of Concept’ – WWU News

WWU’s student chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists named Region 10 Outstanding Chapter and Campus Program of the Year – WWU News

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

WWU’s Derek Moscato presents recent research on the shared cultural impact of baseball between U.S. and Japan – WWU 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

A trip to nationals helps launch a journalism career – Western Window