Norman Rice (BA, 1972): Seattle civic leader
Norman Rice graduated from the School of Communications in 1972. He is President and CEO of The Seattle Foundation, leading the Foundation’s efforts in creating and sustaining a healthy, vibrant community. Rice became a member of the UW Department of…
Our famous, fascinating, and influential alumni
The June 2008 issue of Columns Magazine featured a memorable story on 100 “famous, fascinating or influential living graduates.” The Department of Communication was impressively represented by 12 alumni from the list of 100. In celebration of the UW’s College…
Fulbright scholar focuses on Dart teachings
By Amanda Weber – Julia Hsu is in Seattle on a mission. She is a Fulbright Senior Scholar award recipient, which has allowed her to come to the U.S. for one year to further her research on trauma in journalism….
NYT editor talks about being foreign correspondent
Joseph Kahn, deputy foreign editor of the New York Times, answers questions from students during a session in Kane Hall on Oct. 12. Photo by Kristina Bowman. By LAILA ZAYAN – What does it take to be a foreign correspondent…
Lance Bennett to give Faculty Lecture Nov. 30
By Kiera Warren – Professor of Communication and Political Science Lance Bennett will give the 36th Annual Faculty Lecture, titled, “The Democratization of Truth: Communication and the Crisis of Contemporary Politics,” on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in Kane Hall 130 at…
Jack Geraghty (BA, 1956): Former mayor of Spokane, publisher, and civic leader
By Amanda Weber – Jack Geraghty’s (BA, 1956) life story plays out much like a movie script. After he graduated from journalism school, he was drafted right away into the military, where he spent the first few years of his…
Betty Houchin Winfield (PhD, 1978): Professional Pioneer
By Amanda Weber – Betty Houchin Winfield (Ph.D., 1978) is an award-winning scholar, recently retired from the Missouri School of Journalism where she served on the faculty since 1990. Despite her retirement, Winfield remains active: She was named the Distinguished…
