Murrow Symposium marked an important milestone in 2026.
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication celebrated its 50th Murrow Symposium in early April. The theme: “The Murrow Standard. Built on Legacy. Defining the Future.”
PULLMAN — Washington State University graduate and national news anchor Ana Cabrera encouraged young WSU journalists to take risks and commit to uncovering facts during her Tuesday visit to the Pullman campus.
Bruce Pinkleton compares Murrow Symposium to the Super Bowl—and beyond.
“It’s our Academy Awards, our Emmys Awards, our Super Bowl, all rolled into one big event,” says Pinkleton, dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University. “If you go, you can’t help but be inspired.”
The 50th Murrow Symposium begins Monday, April 6, at Washington State University, marking a milestone moment for one of the nation’s premier communication events as it brings together leading voices in journalism, media, and strategic communication for three days of conversations shaping the future of the field.
50 Years Of Murrow Symposium
Washington State University visitors now have a new way to experience and celebrate the legacy of legendary broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow while exploring the history of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
The Washington State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) has selected former U.S. Ambassador and business leader Roger F. Nyhus (’90) as a recipient of the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor conferred by the association.
Sherry Nebel and Greg Witter will be honored by Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication as 2026 Hall of Achievement Award recipients at the 50th Murrow Symposium, scheduled for April 6-8.
PULLMAN, Wash. — The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University is honored to announce that Ana Cabrera, nationally recognized journalist, MS NOW anchor and Murrow College alumna, will receive the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism at the 50th Murrow Symposium on April 6–8, 2026.
Bruce Amundson, Paul Casey, Marty Dickinson, Scott Hallock, Roberta Kelly, and Bill Swartz will be honored by Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication as 2025 Hall of Achievement Award awardees at the 49th Murrow Symposium, scheduled for April 1-2, 2025.