Launch your career in media
The Cronkite School is one of the nation’s top journalism schools and is home to Arizona PBS, the largest media outlet operated by a journalism school in the world. With professional programs in digital media, broadcast news, sports reporting, media innovation, public relations, digital marketing, Spanish-language news and more, Cronkite offers hands-on learning experiences and access to competitive internships and opportunities from day one.
News
Cronkite’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism honored with two prestigious awards
The Cronkite School’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism was honored as a finalist in this year’s prestigious IRE Awards and won third place in the 2022 Best of the West journalism awards.
Alumni Highlight: Adelaida Severson’s career change brings entrepreneurial success
Severson, owner of satellite communications company Bushtex, Inc., is a Cronkite Hall of Fame member and has been named to the Sun Devil 100 four times.
Cronkite School panel examines lack of diversity among NFL coaches, possible solutions
The panel, “On The Clock & In the Media: Race, Hiring and the NFL,” covered a variety of topics associated with the NFL’s lack of diversity within its coaching ranks.
Broadcast Education Association Ranks Cronkite School First in Overall Programs
The Cronkite School ranked as the top overall school in the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) first ranking of schools based on the creative achievement of their students.
Areas of study
Journalism that drives change
Spanning three major cities, our award-winning newsrooms produce TV news that reaches more than 1 million Arizonans each day, and digital news published on trusted media sites nationwide.
Sports beyond the games
Cronkite students cover Phoenix’s five major professional athletic teams, collegiate sports, the Cactus League, esports, and the issues that impact athletes, teams and fans.
Smart, strategic communication
In immersive programs specializing in public relations, digital marketing and media innovation, Cronkite students create real campaigns for real clients, driving real impact.
Having this opportunity so early in my career is one of those things that you can’t ask for. It’s just one of those blessings that you have to receive. I just tried to be a sponge and soak up everything.
Events
Zoom In: All 1970’s Graduating Classes
Catch up with your graduating class! Zoom-In: Cronkite Nation gives you the opportunity to network with other alumni and catch up with old friends virtually.
Fine Tune Friday: Employee Contracts
Join Cronkite Professor of Practice John Misner for a discussion about companies, roles, salaries, terms, contracts and more.
Cronkite Book Club
The club will read three memoirs over the course of the semester to learn from – and be inspired by – great authors.