Ben Shors

Chair, Department of Journalism and Media Production, The Edward R. Murrow College, Washington State University.

[Ben Shors @bshors]

Great interview with @JennHenrichsen in Editor&Publisher on work to map Washington's news ecosystem.

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🏀 Passion for sports? Make it your career!

Murrow College's Sports Communication minor combines hands-on learning in PR, advertising, branding & media. 🚀

📲 Learn more: https://t.co/keTKEbLzXr

#SportsCommunication #MurrowCollege

[Rachel Sun @Rachel_M_Sun]

Hey all! I have a request: I'm working on a story about rural behavioral health care access. Interested in interviewing folks about their experience seeking mental health care in rural WA, ID and OR. If this applies to you, I'd love to talk! DM or email [email protected].

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Since graduating in 2004, Dan Rasmussen has made a meaningful impact in broadcast news including his current role as an assistant news director at KABC TV Los Angeles. 

Rasmussen reflects on his time at Murrow: "My experience at Murrow truly laid the foundation for my career in broadcast news. In the classroom, I earned a double emphasis in Broadcast News and Production. Amazing professors including Marvin Marcelo and Glenn Johnson provided professional-level feedback in hands-on settings, which prepared me and countless other grads for the real world that awaited us. Beyond the classroom, I gained valuable reps by immersing myself in countless opportunities working at Cable 8. It was incredible working with other highly-motivated students and dedicated advisors to create and launch live programs, experiment with new technology, try every job in a news operation, and even travel out of state. I wouldn't be the journalist I am today without my Murrow experience!"

@djrasmussen @cable8 #MurrowProud #MurrowCollege #WSU

[Ben Shors @bshors]

Great work by @sanford_nate. He's one of 16 terrific Murrow News Fellows around the state. You can learn more and see links to their work here: https://t.co/wRIzUD7KZk

[DavidAZPM @DavidAZPM]

Great article by one of our outstanding journalist Nate Sanford. Wondering, if you agree, is home ownership dead? Is that dream truly gone? What are your thoughts? #seattle #home @nardotrealtor @zillow #RealEstate @sanford_nate https://t.co/Ydi5pZDB1V

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Murrow's Religion Reporting Project, in collaboration with NWPB (@NWPBroadcasting), invites you to join us on November 14 for a morning with James Dawson from Boise State Public Radio.

Starting at 9:10 a.m., @NPR 's James Dawson (@RadioDawson) and Heath Druzin (@HDruzin) of “Extremely American” will be joining NWPB’s Anna King (@AnnaKingreports) and Mary Ellen Pitney for a panel discussion: "Coaxing the Truth: Navigating Reluctant Sources and Tough Investigations in Podcasting,” moderated by Tracy Simmons (@reportrtracy).

At 10:35 a.m., don't miss a live NWPB interview in action with Senior correspondent Anna King (@AnnaKingreports) featuring James Dawson "on the record with Extreme Americans.”

Both events will be hosted at WSU's Jackson Hall, in Studio B (first floor). The events will also be broadcast on Zoom, for those not able to attend in person. Zoom link: https://t.co/G8YDGjoXGQ

[Ben Shors @bshors]

A well-deserved honor for Dr. Thomas.

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Murrow College faculty members continue to help the field of communication move forward. Most recently, Dr. Ryan Thomas has been appointed as the new Editor of the Journal of Media Ethics, starting January 2025! 🎉

A respected Associate Professor in our Journalism and Media Production department and the Director of Graduate Studies, Ryan has an extensive background as a distinguished scholar in journalism studies and media ethics.

Join us in congratulating Dr. @ryanjthomas83 on this well-deserved appointment!  📚✨

#MediaEthics #Leadership #MurrowCollege #WSU

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🚀 We’re Hiring a Senior Director of Development! 🚀 Lead fundraising for the College of Communication, develop strategies, promote the college to donors, & manage staff. Work with the WSU Foundation to meet strategic goals.

Learn more & apply by Nov. 18
https://t.co/Lr996vB53o

[Ben Shors @bshors]

Wow. What a story by @lizzgior on work programs for teenage students in Washington.

[Ben Shors @bshors]

We're lucky to have @itsmonicarrillo as part of the Murrow Fellowship program. Meet the other terrific fellows here: https://t.co/ZeSPgeVozm

[Nicole Foy @nicoleMfoy]

ok so just to recap, Monica:
-wrote about combating misinfo aimed at Latinos for @SpokesmanReview
-translated that story into Spanish
-THEN did a radio version for @spokanepubradio
-WHICH also has an embedded Spanish version

🤯🤯I got tired just writing that #MoreLatinosInNews

[Ben Shors @bshors]

Terrific, timely work by @StaceyHust and @J_Willoughby

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Murrow faculty members Drs. Stacey Hust and Jessica Willoughby secured National Institute of Health (@NIH) funding to refine and test the effectiveness of a technology-based intervention aimed to reduce college students cannabis misuse. @StaceyHust & @J_Willoughby will explore how educational programs can inform young people about cannabis use and its consequences, particularly in states where cannabis is legal.

#MurrowProud #MurrowCollege #WSU

https://t.co/R0Ti0j9KlO

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EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: Murrow College will map Washington State’s news ecosystem by creating a database of local news sources and identifying news deserts. This project aims to ensure local news outlets meet residents’ information needs, which it hopes will foster community connection and civic engagement.

The team is led by @JennHenrichsen , and includes Murrow faculty members, @ppopiel , @bshors , @ryanjthomas83 , Lisa Waananen Jones; Murrow alumni, Elizabeth Chambers, Alexandra Fil; Murrow graduate student, Kathryn Robinson-Tay; Murrow staff, Jody Brannon; Joanne Lisosky, and WSU SESRC.

Read the WSU Insider article for more information on this important project: https://t.co/VXqYckz03n

[Ryan Thomas @ryanjthomas83]

Among great company!

[Bruce Pinkleton @Bruce_Pinkleton]

It's @MurrowCollege Rural Plunge time! Great weekend for @WSUPullman students & for journalism education.

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Today, the Rural Reporting Plunge is taking place across the Palouse and surrounding areas! Ten groups have ventured into nearby communities to explore rural towns. Their mission: to gather leads and potentially report on a story from each community.

What an incredible opportunity for students to hone their reporting skills, meet new people, and discover new places!

Kudos to these brave students!

#MurrowProud #MurrowCollege #WSU

[Ryan Thomas @ryanjthomas83]

Exciting things happening around our neck of the woods! A key part of our state-supported efforts at ⁦@MurrowCollege⁩ to address issues around local news provision. https://t.co/CtvrcGlAb2

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Backpack Journalism is a competitive international reporting program funded by generous alumni and donors. Four high-achieving Murrow college students travel to a foreign country to report a story with guidance from a faculty member. In the past, backpack journalism trips have sent students to destinations such as Nepal, Greece, the Galapagos Islands, Guatemala, Costa Rica, China, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Serbia, and others.

Students equipped with the latest video, audio, and web technology produce multimedia content suitable for media outlets to publish. Backpack Journalism students experience the challenges and benefits of international travel, and they may have their work published by professional media, enriching their academic and professional lives.
Travel typically occurs during spring break each year. The destination for the 2025 Backpack Journalism trip has not been finalized, but it is guaranteed to be impactful.

Are you a current Murrow student and would like to experience this trip? Please submit your application by midnight on October 9th! The application can be found on Murrow’s website, https://t.co/i5R733v3Qf

Where can Murrow take you?

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Join Murrow College on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for our annual Homecoming Tailgate!

Join us to connect with alumni, friends, and current students, faculty and staff. Bring your whole family to enjoy food, drinks, yard games, activities for children, photo booths, student-led tours, Murrow-branded swag and more before cheering on the Cougs!

The event will start three hours before kick-off. RSVP by October 7th.

Register here: https://t.co/QTMB5tXSKH

#MurrowCollege #WSU