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UW breaks into top ten "Social Media Colleges" in the country

Demonstrating "remarkable ingenuity and innovation," the University of Washington has broken into the top ten bSocial Media Colleges across the country, according to a new ranking by Student Advisor. The group says UW is "actively creating programs focusing on social media" and cites last week's Video Bootcamp as an oustanding example.

Comm undergrad Mary Robinson follows her radio talk show dreams

By Collin Denton

Mary Robinson, a junior majoring in Communication, has always had a passion for radio. Showing strong initiative, she obtained her first radio internship, but not at just any old run-of-the-mill radio station. She would be working with Program Director Arik Korman at 95.7KJR Greatest Hits’ “Bob Rivers Show” with Bob, Spike, and Joe. The morning talk show is a Seattle favorite with a local following of thousands of daily listeners.

From UW Election Eye: Get to know your candidates for State House and Senate

State legislature races can get confusing, and we understand that here at UW Election Eye.

Some might think of the state’s assembly as small potatoes, but it really does matter. Our state legislature’s decisions impact us in many ways, whether that’s through taxes, Washington’s education system, transportation systems or passing the same-sex marriage bill this past session. But its hyper-local nature, crossed with wonky policy details, can sometimes make it difficult to follow.

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John Hammerback: A tremendous man, a huge heart, a real loss

The Department of Communication is deeply saddened by the news of John Hammerback’s passing. John was a valued affiliate faculty member and member of the graduate faculty in the UW Department of Communication, as well as professor emeritus in the Department of Communication at California State University, East Bay. “I got to know John through his ties to the UW Department of Communication,” said David Domke. “He taught for us occasionally, and he would stop by to talk. He was always upbeat, always creative, always supportive. He really cared about people. We will miss him. I will miss him.”

Graduation keynote speaker: Alumna Rita Brogan

Sanjay Bhatt The UW Department of Communication is proud to announce Rita Brogan as our 2012 Distinguished Alumna. Ms. Brogan will deliver the keynote address at our Graduation Celebration on June 7. The event is a celebration for the family and friends of graduating students. We are honored to have Ms. Brogan address the class of 2012.

Rita is President and Chief Executive Officer of PRR, Inc., a strategic communications and marketing agency founded in 1981 to advance the environment, community and human health. Since purchasing PRR in 1989, she has built the business into a national practice, with corporate offices in Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Calling all graduating students! Make sure you register for the ceremony >>