UW Communication Leadership

UW Communication Leadership Find your leadership purpose with the Communication Leadership Master's Program at the University of Washington.

Our award-winning master's program helps prepare professionals for the challenges of tomorrow through our purpose-driven AI-ready curriculum. The Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington houses unique degree emphases in digital media and creative engagement. The program guides professionals into transformative roles through the design of networking strategies, anch

ored in compelling storytelling and insightful analytics. Professionals build the necessary communication knowledge, strategies, and skills to manage content, information, systems, people, and change. Our program is especially well suited for the Pacific Northwest and its reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship, enhanced by robust social and civic connectivity. Four themes capture the learning focus and approach of the Communication Leadership degrees, and permeate the courses:

Innovation: Staying ahead of the technology curve of today and tomorrow. Entrepreneurship: Maximizing opportunities while managing risk through creative business models

Community: Building sustainable relationships through the power of social networks. Story & Entertainment: Engaging through multi-platform narratives that inspire, persuade, and grow trust.

05/22/2026

Comm Leaders, you're one step away from the Screen Summit! 🔥

If you're presenting, here are some good to remember Tech Checklist from Susan

And don't forget to RSVP! Link in bio.
We’ll see you real soon on May 29th! ✨

Next up in our “What’s Got Me Hooked” series! ✨This time, is recommending Hannah Alonzo’s YouTube channel, a commentary...
05/22/2026

Next up in our “What’s Got Me Hooked” series! ✨

This time, is recommending Hannah Alonzo’s YouTube channel, a commentary-style space that dives into influencer culture, MLMs, scams, cults, and social media trends.

Her videos feel less like internet gossip and more like digital investigation. Through deep research, masterclass deep-dives, and close analysis of online claims, she helps viewers better understand how social media narratives are built, how influencer culture works, and why it’s important to stay critical about the content we consume.

Looking for a YouTube channel that makes you think a little harder about your feed? This might be your next rabbit hole. 🐇

Do you have a YouTube channel you’re currently hooked on? 🏄‍♂️
Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👀

We’re proud to feature Meg Jeffrey , a Comm Lead Cohort 09 alum now making an impact as a Sr. Executive Business Partne...
05/22/2026

We’re proud to feature Meg Jeffrey , a Comm Lead Cohort 09 alum now making an impact as a Sr. Executive Business Partner at Twitch.

With 10+ years of experience in relationship cultivation, stakeholder engagement, digital technologies, and project management, Meg brings a thoughtful balance of operational excellence and community-building to her role. As part of Twitch’s Community Health leadership team, she partners with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to streamline business processes, support daily ex*****on, and strengthen team operations.

From managing executive logistics to leading employee recognition and inclusion initiatives, Meg’s work reflects the power of communication, care, and connection in shaping strong workplace communities.

Join us in celebrating Meg and the impact she continues to make!👏

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Fall course registration is officially open! 🍂✨We’ve rounded up a few courses that are only offered once per year, don’t...
05/19/2026

Fall course registration is officially open! 🍂✨

We’ve rounded up a few courses that are only offered once per year, don’t miss your chance to add them to your fall schedule. 📅

This fall’s lineup covers online communities, culture-centered leadership, and cross-platform storytelling, helping you explore how people connect, collaborate, and communicate across different spaces. 📑📚

Have you start to plan your fall schedule!?👀

05/18/2026

Love, learning, and a little bit of grad school chaos. 💘📚

In this episode of Leading the Way, host chats with from Cohort 19 and Sydney from Cohort 24 about what happens when relationships and grad school overlap.

They talk about moving cities for love, being engaged while in school, long distance, breakups, dating after grad school, and the unexpected ways community can help you figure things out.

And yes, we do ask the big question: is grad school secretly a place to find love? 👀
Maybe. Maybe not. But it is definitely a place to learn more about yourself.

Podcast link in bio. 📼
Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

May the 4th be with you! Join us 🏆 — attend, present, support. Link in bio 🔗
05/13/2026

May the 4th be with you! Join us 🏆 — attend, present, support. Link in bio 🔗

05/13/2026

This week on Leading the Way, host is joined by and to talk about parenting while in grad school. 🍼

From coursework and career transitions to childcare, commutes, and support systems, they share honest reflections on what it takes to keep going.

Together, they explore community, resilience, empathy, and how being a parent can shape the grad school experience in powerful ways. 💜

Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

05/13/2026

What happens at Screen Summit? 👀

Bold ideas, real conversations, expert feedback, student perspectives across Story, Design and Strategy, plus a few trophies along the way 🏆🎬

Here’s a sneak peek from last year.
This year, the story continues ✨

Come be part of it.🔥

05/09/2026

Our Associate Director , has exciting announcement to share about Screen Summit! 🎬👏

Students, don’t miss your chance to show your work and celebrate with us.
Register through the link in bio!

04/28/2026

What makes a story truly resonate?

Episode two of Leading the Way is here! Host and producer take you behind the scenes of podcasting, from brainstorming new ideas to exploring what it takes to create stories that genuinely connect. 🔗

From the evolution of audio storytelling to why strong narratives still matter across platforms, they reflect on creativity, experimentation, and finding your own voice. 👂

Plus, a fun surprise: Jazz shares a bit about his unexpected journey into the world of Twitch streaming 🎮

Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

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