Real-world problems need real-world solutions. How often do we come across a website or app that blows our mind with its poor functionality and we simply cannot understand why it is programmed like that? With design challenges lurking around every corner, the Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington advocates for a problem-solving attitude, instead of complaining. … Read more
On the internet, information travels at light speed. But there is no designated authority assuring that this information remains factual, true, and doesn’t harm people. In the middle of a pandemic, how do we protect ourselves and our loved ones from misinformation? Especially when the safety of mothers and newborns is at stake? Dr. Kristina … Read more
Communication Leadership was recognized as the top credit program in the entire Western United States! The award comes from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and celebrates the program’s response to recent crises and its service to students and the broader community. “What makes our program unique is that we avoid a transactional approach, … Read more
Dear Students, This has been a very challenging quarter. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to the recent manifestations of systemic police violence in the US, we’re facing dual crises with especially dire consequences for the lives and well-being of the Black community. I am in awe of our students and alumni, and their actions to … Read more
We’re thrilled to welcome Gretchen Ludwig to the Communication Leadership community as our new Associate Director! In her role as Associate Director, Gretchen will be overseeing our teaching and learning experiences in the program. She will lead faculty development by supporting our 40-plus active instructors to create optimal learning environments. In addition, Gretchen will engage … Read more
From Communication Leadership Director Dr. Ekin Yasin: The killings last month in Atlanta are a stark and horrific example of the racism faced by members of Asian and Asian American communities. These events are a part of a concerning increase in racist attacks since the start of the pandemic — Seattle is among the cities … 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
By Matt Dagele The Comm Lead 20th Anniversary Video was a tremendous project that represents the hands-on, student-first spirit of Communication Leadership and its core tenets, from Storytelling to Values and Community. The project, which I was lucky enough to work closely on, was a testament to the dedication and commitment of those who call … Read more
Can a meme save a life? When there’s a deadly pandemic raging that can only be stopped through individual safety behaviors, the answer is ‘yes.’ And over the past six months, a group of Communication Leadership students have shown just how powerful the right message placed in front of the right audience can be. In … Read more
We are in the midst of a national reckoning with institutionalized anti-Black racism in healthcare, policing, and industry. Across the country, politicians, business leaders, and everyday people are asking what it means to stand for Black lives. To do so requires committing ourselves beyond surface-level diversity and inclusion practices and digging deeper into what anti-racism … Read more
At Communication Leadership, we pride ourselves on the value that our graduate students get both inside and outside of the classroom — from professional development events, to social connections, and applied learning opportunities. So a coordinated response to the sudden changes brought about by Covid has been vital. We want to share with you our … Read more
The Communication Leadership graduate program is excited to formally announce Dr. Ekin Yasin as the new Director, effective July 2020! Ekin was appointed to the Department of Communication faculty in 2013, joined Comm Lead as Associate Director in 2016, and served as Co-Director from 2019-20. Prior to her time in Seattle, she held a teaching … Read more
On June 12, we celebrated the 2020 graduating class, and the inspiring work Comm Leaders have done throughout the year. Although there were no high-fives or turning of tassels, the live virtual celebration was made special by the presence of our community, and the outpouring of well wishes and cheers from attendees across the globe. … Read more
by Anu Hastings Comm Lead attracts applicants from all over the world. And even in normal circumstances, we deal with the impact of distributed teams, snarly traffic, and other barriers to in-person communication. All these challenges had us thinking about the futuristic potential of livestreaming and remote conferencing technology “before it was cool.” So last … Read more
by Elliot Trotter It’s never been like Aneelah Afzali to wait for change to arrive. A graduate of Harvard Law School, in response to growing Islamophobia in the United States, Aneelah stepped away from her career as a lawyer to found the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound in Redmond. She is an activist, … Read more
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