Department of Communication

Graduate students from the UW are part of a research project aimed at learning how migrants use new communications technology.

Kiana Scott, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication, writes that investing in the human capital of our state is a prudent economic decision and smart social policy.

"There's no question that there's a move away from a nuclear family sitting down together and sharing a meal" says Michael Hebb, a teaching fellow at the University of Washington.

Campaigns and officials worldwide now use bots for a multitude of tasks beyond simple social media account management. A Department of Commuication research project is referenced. 

The meaning and importance of the term "difference" is the focus of UW communication professor Ralina Joseph's recent lecture "What’s The Difference With 'Difference?'"

Three A&S alumni recently opened Seattle's first cat café, which brings together two Northwest favorites: coffee and kitties.  

After several leaders from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation were arrested the alarm was sounded on social media. Phil Howard, professor of communication at the UW, is quoted.

DeAndre Coulter, a communications major with a minor in diversity, traveled to Washington D.C. with Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole. 

Professor Kirsten Foot says the Seattle-based team has managed to bridge the worlds of nongovernment organizations and diverse law enforcement agencies.

For communication major Shane Bang, a writing implement doubles as a musical instrument. The Seattle native has racked up nearly 22 million views on his YouTube channel. 

Matthew Powers, assistant professor of communication at the UW, writes about Greenpeace journalist posing as energy company representatives to expose academics-for-hire. 

Carlene Cross is a UW alumna who teaches forgiveness seminars for the Army Survivor’s Outreach Services and writing classes at the University of Washington.

Jane Yang, a UW sophomore who grew up in Shanghai, is teaching the UW men’s basketball team about her language and culture. Now, she’s looking at her home — and herself — with fresh eyes.

Chris Johnson, more uniquely known as The Name Inspector, is bringing his applied knowledge to the classroom as the first Professor of Practice within the UW Department of Communication.

Ralina Joseph, associate professor of communication, discusses UW's Center for Communication, Differences and Equity.