Pete Knutson

Pete Knutson serves as a Teaching Professor in the Communication and Journalism Department within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he has taught since 2014 and held full-time status since 2020.

His academic credentials include advanced training in communication disciplines:

• M.A., Central Michigan University
• B.A., Saginaw Valley State University

Professor Knutson's scholarly focus centers on Organizational Communication, Rhetoric, and Qualitative Methodologies, with practical application in Audio/Video Production and Journalism. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world media creation, particularly through sports broadcasting contexts that inform his pedagogical approach.

Professional recognition highlights his broadcasting excellence:

• Northwoods League Broadcaster of the Year (2023, 2019, 2016)
• Wisconsin Broadcast Association First Place Award for Outstanding Play-by-Play (2016)

Beyond academia, Knutson actively contributes as the voice of the Eau Claire Express baseball team (Northwoods League) and UW-Stout Blue Devils athletics. Entering his 11th season in 2025, he broadcasts all Express home games and has covered NWL Championship Games in 2023-2024, demonstrating sustained professional engagement across academic and athletic domains.