Notable Washington State University alumni in the communication field include:

• Edward R. Murrow, world famous pioneering newscaster for CBS
• Keith Jackson, leading sportscaster for ABC
• Barry Serafin, top newscaster for ABC
• Kathi Goertzen, news anchor for Seattle’s KOMO 4 News, winner of five Emmy awards for journalism
• Gary Larson, “Far Side” cartoonist
• Pat Scott, retired CEO of Fisher Broadcasting
• Cindy Brunson, ESPN Anchor