Alumna Morrissey Walsh ‘23 Joins the WGAL News Team with a Focus on York
After spending two years in New York, Morrissey Walsh ‘23 returns to York County to continue her work as a reporter for the WGAL News 8 Team.
Growing up, Morrissey Walsh ‘23 loved sharing her voice with the people around her. Whether she was reading the morning announcements in middle school or standing in front of the camera in her college classes, Walsh always had a knack for capturing her audience’s attention.
It wasn’t long before her talent evolved into a desire to pursue a Mass Communication degree at York College of Pennsylvania, which led to her becoming a news reporter after graduation.
“The only thing I can remember ever wanting to be in life is a news anchor,” Walsh said. “So it was a no-brainer for me.”
Walsh attended York College after hearing about her cousin’s positive experience. It wasn’t long before she found her place, where she was involved in the Mass Communication program and an active member of the tennis team.
“It was the right place for me,” Walsh said. “I enjoyed the program [and] the size of the school. I felt like I got a lot of good individualized attention that really set me apart in my career.”
Walsh graduated in May 2023 with a degree in Mass Communication and a minor in American History. A month later, she moved to Elmira, NY, to become an anchor and reporter at WENY News, a position she would hold for the next two years.
As of June 2025, Walsh has returned to York and is now a reporter for the WGAL News 8 team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time out of state, a stronger love of her work, and an appreciation of the impact she is making through sharing stories that matter with people.
“I like that I get to do something different every day,” Walsh said. “It’s a nice variety, and I can be in the community meeting people and telling stories that matter.”
Not only has working in York been exciting and meaningful for her, but Walsh loves that she works less than a 10-minute drive from her alma mater. She is grateful for the support she has received over the years from family and friends and the mentorship from professors such as Jeffrey Schiffman, the WVYC Radio Station Manager and Instructor in Audio and Radio Production, during her college journey.
“From the day Morrissey arrived on campus, she knew exactly what she wanted to do,” Schiffman said. “She aspired to be an award-winning TV reporter and anchor. She worked very hard to achieve that goal. She made sure to hone her skills as a reporter or anchor at every opportunity.”
“I am really grateful for my experiences at YCP because it is a large part of where I am today,” Walsh said.
Walsh encouraged students interested in pursuing a career in journalism or reporting to have confidence. Though the work can be demanding, there is so much good a person can do with the power of their voice. For Walsh, it has led her to travel and connect with communities, and, as she has recently discovered, become another voice for her home of York County.
“It’s a tough job, but really, you can do anything you put your mind to,” Walsh said. “There are such great experiences that you can have, and you really just have to be confident, work hard, and you can do it.”
