Henry Brannan

Henry Brannan is a Research Fellow at the Murrow College of Communication, affiliated with Washington State University. He currently serves as the Shenandoah Valley health reporter for VPM News and WMRA through Report for America, and as a Murrow News Fellow with a term spanning August 2024 to August 2026.

• Education:
  • B.A. in History and Sociology from Grinnell College
  • Portland Community College Alumnus
  • Pell Grant Recipient

Brannan's work focuses on health reporting, rural health issues, housing crises, and social justice, often intersecting with public policy and community advocacy. His recent articles address Medicaid regulations, caregiver policies, and homelessness data analysis.

The scientific awards he has received include:

• Jim Lehrer Fellow (2022-2023)
• Report for America Corps Member
• Murrow News Fellow