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Murrow began mulling other opportunities. He was encouraged to run for a U.S. Senate seat representing New York during the 1950s and for the governorship of the state against Nelson Rockefeller in the early 1960s. Each time, he rebuffed the overtures. BBC proposed that Murrow produce a television series about contemporary England. Finally, in 1961 he accepted John F. Kennedy's offer to become the director of the United States Information Agency (USIA). It seemed like the perfect fit, given Murrow's background, interests, and experience in international affairs... True to our legacy, the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is dedicated to providing students-the communications professionals of the future-this same level of inspiration, experience, and real-world education... At the College of Communication, we strive to provide you with a graduate experience that will serve you both personally and professionally. Most of our students receive assistantship funding, are involved in..

Also known as: Washington State University

Primary location: Everett United States