Boston news anchor Lisa Hughes (’90) reflects on time in Seattle
By Erica Thompson – Now a daily news anchor for WBZ-TV in Boston, Emmy Award-winning journalist and University of Washington Communication alumna Lisa Hughes (B.A., 1990) still recognizes Seattle as a crucial component in her education, career, and even her…
Dave Ammons (’70): Cowboy journalist to government guru
By Amanda Ma – For more than four years, Dave Ammons (BA, 1970) has worked as the communications director for Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, and is responsible for all of the agency’s internal and external communications. For 37…
‘Hello, Dawg Fans!’: Lou Gellermann relishes UW memories
By Kirsten Johnson – For decades, each game-day looked the same. The siren sounded, fans rose to their feet and the voice of Lou Gellermann (BA, 1958) echoed throughout Husky Stadium. “Hello, Dawg Fans!” he’d cry out. “Hello, Lou!” they’d…
Alumni Hall of Fame: Advocate for social justice Elaine Ikoma Ko
By Amanda Ma – Elaine Ikoma Ko (BA, 1975) has had a long career of advocacy in social justice. She has worked for a variety of important organizations and today her great span of work has earned her place as…
Alumni Hall of Fame: UW mentors influenced journalist Katie King
By Kirsten Johnson – When Katie King (BA, 1983) came to UW as an 18-year-old from the tiny city of Sultan, Wash., she hadn’t the slightest inkling of what she wanted to study. “All I knew is I really liked…
Carmichael: No matter the job, experience helps
Carmichael with two fellow Kappa Delta students, Kayla Thompson and Vanessa Radatus. By Amanda Weber – On May 22, Britt Carmichael (BA, 1997) stopped by to share her 15 years of workplace wisdom with Communication undergrads. A paralegal in…
Catalinich highlights importance of internships
By Amanda Weber – Libby Catalinich (BA, ’82) sat down with a group of undergrads on May 16 to speak with them on what she’s learned about creating a successful career in communications over the past 30 years. Currently the…
