Hello from the Journalism Department at Western Washington University!
For the past 50 years our graduates have been found throughout the United States, writing and editing the news of the region, serving as public relations professionals in public and private organizations, working as photographers and multimedia specialists, and upholding the legacy of journalism.
The Department of Journalism provides students with educational excellence in an experiential learning environment leading to an understanding of the role of mass media in a diverse democratic society, while teaching critical thinking, and the ethical use of traditional and new media.
Staying Current:
The journalism and public relations industries have always been heavily connected to technology. To prepare students for today’s fast-moving multimedia workplace, Western’s Department of Journalism is committed to providing students access to cutting-edge technology. This Give Day, the department is emphasizing technology more than ever. With a new podcast lab and a variety of professional-level production gear, we strive to give students hands-on access to the tools they will use in their future careers.
Your Impact
A university degree in journalism or public relations is an investment in the future -- both for the student and for society. Western’s Department of Journalism offers a variety of need-based and merit-based scholarships to help students and families make that investment. Your contribution doesn’t only support education, it helps preserve the integrity of our democracy. Western alums work as professional communicators for an impressive array of news outlets, companies and organizations. Their expertise helps inform public discourse and allows diverse perspectives to flourish.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WA | 41 |
| 2 | CA | 7 |
| 3 | MI | 3 |
