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Arizona PBS, Cronkite School to host event featuring PBS personality Henry Louis Gates Jr. April 30 at ASU Gammage

Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School will host "Past Connections That Bind Us All: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates Jr." on April 30.

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.

Scripps Howard Foundation invests in student journalists

The Scripps Howard Foundation will extend its support for the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at the Cronkite School and the University of Maryland.

Alumni Highlight: Pulitzer Prize winner remembers lessons learned at Cronkite School

Aaron Lavinsky has won some of journalism's most prestigious awards since graduating from the Cronkite School in 2014.

Al Roker encourages future journalists to remain open minded as they navigate college, career

Al Roker shared the ups and downs of his journey, as well as career advice with Cronkite students during a Q&A session.

Musical co-written by Cronkite School professor to make off-Broadway debut

A musical co-written by Cronkite School Professor Fernanda Santos is headed to New York City to make its off-Broadway premiere.

Howard Center investigation examines how regulators are unaware of how much greenhouse gases are released by oil and gas companies

A new investigation by the Howard Center revealed regulators are in the dark when it comes to how much greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere.

Global leader in journalism and digital media joins Cronkite School to lead initiative for working professionals, skill seekers

Rough draft

Humphrey Fellowship Program seeks 'Global Friends' to support international professionals

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is looking for Global Friends who can help the Humphrey Fellows adjust to life in the Phoenix area and the U.S..

Cronkite senior wins Hearst Award for feature writing

Cronkite senior Kiera Riley took home second place in the Feature Writing Competition of the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

Cronkite students cover Super Bowl in LA

Four Cronkite students came together to cover the biggest sporting event of the year live from Los Angeles: Super Bowl LVI.

Cronkite School announces winners of inaugural Shaufler Prize in Journalism contest

The winning journalists will split $20,000 in cash awards in the professional and student journalist categories.

Arizona PBS wins three Public Media Awards for content and overall excellence

Arizona PBS won a total of three awards in two categories " including Excellence in Education, Excellence in COVID-19 Response, and Content - Arts & Entertainment.

Cronkite senior wins first prize in Hearst photojournalism contest

Alberto Mariani won first place in the Photojournalism Features and News Competition of the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and Arizona PBS launch partnership to educate children on good oral health

The statewide campaign will boost family involvement in good oral health practices, focusing on the importance of brushing twice a day, changing toothbrushes regularly and visiting the dentist.

Arizona PBS promotes three staff members to key leadership positions

The station promoted Ebonye Delaney to senior director and content officer; Tiffany Khan to senior director and revenue officer; and Marisa Upham to project manager and advisor to the general manager.

Celebrating 2021: A Milestone Year

2021 proved to be a milestone year for the Cronkite School and Arizona PBS. Here are the most popular website and social media stories for Cronkite and Arizona PBS in 2021.

Cronkite School celebrates first in-person convocation in two years

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated its Fall 2021 convocation ceremony at the Arizona Federal Theatre in downtown Phoenix.

Sports journalism graduate wants to give a voice to underrepresented communities

Prince James Story wants to explore the intersection of sports and culture and tell the stories of those in underrepresented communities.

Cronkite graduate wants to tell deeper stories about athletes

Jordan Spurgeon will graduate this month with his bachelor's degree in sports journalism. He wants to delve deeper into the lives of athletes.

Cronkite School graduate will apply journalism skills in her native Pakistan

Cronkite Outstanding Graduate Student will apply journalism skills to covering environmental justice in her native Pakistan.