Terry Tazioli (BA, 1970): Journalist, TV host, philanthropic leader

By Amanda Weber – Terry Tazioli (BA, 1970) has learned many lessons throughout life, but one that he’s held to through everything he does is, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” or more frankly, “Screw everybody else, do what you believe…

Hal Newsom (BA, 1952): Advertiser and Philanthropist

By Simone Willynck – Hal Newsom (BA, 1952) has had an incredible number of accomplishments throughout his life, some of which include being a private in the U.S. Army, President and CEO of the largest ad agency in the Northwest,…

Shelby Gilje (BA, 1958): Writer, editor, columnist at The Seattle Times

By Amanda Weber – “I think that for the time I entered the field of journalism, I was lucky,” Shelby Gilje (BA, 1958) said, reflecting on her career as an editor, writer and columnist for The Seattle Times for more…

Tony Angell (BA, 1962): Artist and Environmentalist

By Amanda Weber – He studied English and communication; wrote and/or illustrated 15 books; he has paintings and sculptures displayed across America; and he has received the Governor’s Literary Award in nonfiction and the prestigious Master Artist Award of the…

Terry Tazioli (BA, 1970): Journalist, TV host, philanthropic leader

By Amanda Weber – Terry Tazioli (BA, 1970) has learned many lessons throughout life, but one that he’s held to through everything he does is, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” or more frankly, “Screw everybody else, do what you believe…

Carbaugh named 2011 Distinguished Alumnus

Amanda Weber – Donal Carbaugh’s (PhD, 1984) successes are a result of his experiences studying and participating in communication cultures. Carbaugh will add one more honor to his list as he joins the Department of Communication Graduation Celebration Thursday, June…

Gustafson wins Burd journalism research prize

By Amanda Weber – Looking back on her undergraduate years, Kristin Gustafson (PhD, 2010), lecturer at the University of Washington, Bothell, says she never planned to pursue a career in academia. It wasn’t until after she spent more than a…