Winter 2022
Cooking up a show
Doneen Arquines keeps the pot boiling as producer of Top Chef. » More ...
Communication, Academic
Winter 2022
The Wright career
A life in broadcasting has brought Mark Wright awards and fulfillment. » More ...
Summer 2022
Larkin Campbell: A view from the middle
VIEWSCAPES: EPISODE 14
October 19, 2022
Larkin Campbell calls himself an unknown actor. Now the Washington State University alum takes us behind the scenes of a life in Hollywood, not as a celebrity but as someone who loves the industry even if only a few recognize him.
In this episode, Larkin talks about his WSU memories, getting into the acting business, and playing Coach Shane in the 125th episode of The Office, as husband of … » More …
Fall 2022
In fine voice
Celebrating a century of Northwest broadcasting and the Murrow legacy at Washington State University » More ...
Fall 2022
It’s 50 for Title IX
Women athletes, coaches, and leaders from WSU bring the five-decade history of Title IX to the forefront. » More ...
Fall 2022
From the heart
TV news anchor Monica Gayle reflects on a long and fruitful career. » More ...
Fall 2022
To know one’s place
Amanda Boyd at WSU Murrow College of Communication examines how Indigenous peoples seek and react to health information. » More ...
Fall 2022
Wonders of wireless
Twenty years before Washington State University established its first radio station, the school—then Washington State College—began experimenting with the new technology of wireless telegraphy.
Here’s a short timeline of events leading up to the establishment and first broadcast of the school’s radio station in 1922.
1901—Hubert V. Carpenter introduces wireless telegraphy to the WSC campus. He builds a wireless installation in the basement of the Administration building, now Thompson Hall. Due to a noisy and distracting spark plug, the device is later moved to a wooden shack where the CUB now stands. A student named Ed Keyes (1909 Elec. Eng,) assists with the set up.
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Fall 2022
Radio Days
Hear from alumni who worked at KWSC or, after its call letters changed, KWSU, the flagship station of Northwest Public Broadcasting’s National Public Radio News network.
The non-commercial radio station is licensed to Washington State University in Pullman. While the frequencies, reach, call letters, and approach to programming have all changed since its inception in 1922, WSU’s radio station has been broadcasting for 100 years this year.
‘What a fun time’
In 1995 to 1996, I—along with Brian T. Perkins (’98 Comm.), Jeff Kirsch (’98 Comm.), Randy Goode (’97 Comm.), Michelle Memmel (’95 Busi. Admin, Comm.), Darren Fessenden (’99 Comm.), Jason … » More …
Fall 2022
Meet Cara Williams Fry
The new general manager of Northwest Public Broadcasting shares her thoughts on the legacy of Edward R. Murrow, the importance of community engagement, 100 years of broadcasting at Washington State University, and more.
What attracted you to NWPB and WSU Pullman? Was the reputation of Edward R. Murrow and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication part of the draw? Absolutely. One hundred percent. I respect Edward R. Murrow. When I looked at this position and saw that it was part of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, it made me all that much more interested. The … » More …