Film Series | Feb 20 to Mar 27, 2026 at Mary Gates Hall 389 (MGH 389) Explore powerful storytelling through new documentaries from four Northwest directors in a new screening and conversation series presented by UW Communication Leadership. Each event pairs a documentary screening with an in-depth, interactive conversation facilitated by Communication Leadership faculty member … Read more
by Hongli Wang Whether you are a current Comm Lead student or someone interested in the program, you’re probably curious about where graduates from the program eventually land. You’re in luck! I’ve organized valuable insights based on data collected from 227 out of 272 Comm Lead graduates in the years 2021 and 2022 As you … Read more
Earlier this month the Department of Communication held its annual Alumni of Distinction dinner, and the spotlight shone bright on the Comm Lead community. Ekin Yasin, our director, introduced two recent alumni, who were recognized for their achievements. The first was Tongtong Qu, a Masters in Digital Media (MCDM) graduate from 2020, who landed the … Read more
For 44 years, the Telly Awards have honored excellence in video and television across screens. This year a record 18 awards went to students, faculty and alumni from UW Communication Leadership program, including videos produced as part of storytelling classes. Check out the full list of winners below! For his video “Mak Fai Insider” recent … Read more
Well before I started my Communication Leadership journey in Fall 2019, I’d begun the search for my second Master’s degree with a loaded question: What am I looking for in a graduate program? A professional program that I can join as I continue pursuing career growth. A program that helps me build technical and transferable … Read more
I found Comm Lead by chance in 2018; my husband and I had just relocated to Washington state from southern California. We were in a new place with no family or friends in the area and were looking for ways to build community. I had been considering graduate school for a while and it just … Read more
After working at an agency for a few years, I wanted to learn new ways to create content and dive deeper into content marketing strategy. I started applying to new jobs and considering graduate school — but wasn’t sure if a graduate program in this area even existed. Turns out there was, and it was … Read more
As part of Comm Lead’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to host a virtual film festival and forum to showcase multimedia work by Comm Lead Alumni. We will celebrate and promote the work of our alumni as we explore how the medium has changed over the past twenty years that Comm Lead and the … Read more
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