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Scripps Howard Foundation announces spring class of Roy W. Howard Fellows

The latest class of Roy W. Howard Investigative Fellows will begin yearlong, post-graduate assignments at five nonprofit news organizations with deep commitments to investigative journalism.

Arizona PBS Selected for Public Media Digital Transformation Program

Arizona PBS is among 75 public media stations selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program, a virtual program developed to educate, assist and coach public media leaders and staff.

Registration now open for Cronkite Award luncheon honoring Al Roker

The Cronkite Award luncheon will take place on March 1 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

Award-winning Cronkite PR Lab celebrates 10-year anniversary

The Cronkite PR Lab has won numerous industry awards throughout the years while competing against professional public relations agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

PR Lab students capture gold and platinum awards at the annual MarCom Awards

The Cronkite Public Relations Lab took home two top prizes at the annual MarCom Awards.

Arizona PBS, Cronkite earn Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards

Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School swept up a total of 10 Emmys® and Student Production Awards at the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.

Award-winning sports journalist William Rhoden to give convocation address

William C. Rhoden, an award-winning national sports writer and visiting professional at the Cronkite School, will deliver the keynote address.

Cronkite captures eight EPPY awards in collegiate division

Cronkite students took home eight awards in the collegiate division of Editor & Publisher magazine's prestigious national 2021 EPPY Award contest. 

Arizona PBS launches new digital music show to highlight Arizona music scene

Arizona PBS will launch a new digital music show "Playlist 48" to spotlight local artists and bands of all genres with connections to Arizona, the 48th state. 

Cronkite/PBS will host family reception for ASU Family Weekend

The Cronkite School and Arizona PBS will host a family reception on Nov. 5 for students and families to celebrate ASU Family Weekend.

Cronkite dean shares vision for global expansion at open house

Cronkite Dean Battinto L. Batts Jr. shared his vision for expanding the Cronkite School's reach and influence during a discussion at the school's Open House.

Northern Arizona educator recognized as PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion

Celena Ambrose of Holbrook was named one of 11 honorees nationwide for the PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program.

Cronkite School, Arizona PBS to celebrate Media Literacy Week with events, programs, outreach

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Arizona PBS will join colleges and universities across the country to celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week beginning Oct. 25.

Swedish ambassador to the United States to visit the Cronkite School

Karin Olofsdotter, the Swedish ambassador to the United States, will discuss the importance of a free press at the Cronkite School's First Amendment Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.

ProPublica, AP, Oregonian and Oregon Public Broadcasting win 2021 Barlett & Steele awards

The contest is sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Cronkite News captures six awards in record showing at LA Press Club contest

Cronkite News students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication took home six awards at the 63rd annual Southern California Journalism Awards.

NCDJ announces winners of annual disability reporting contest

The National Center for Disability and Journalism has announced the winners of the 2021 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.

First Amendment Clinic Executive Director Gregg Leslie receives Freedom of Information Award

Gregg Leslie has received the Freedom of Information Award from the Arizona Newspapers Association for his advocacy for First Amendment freedoms.

Cronkite School launches series of Mexico initiatives

The Cronkite School is is launching several initiatives this fall with its Mexican partners to deepen the school's engagement with our neighboring country and its dynamic media environment.

Alexandre Rukashaza to join Arizona PBS as head of digital media and broadcast operations

Rukashaza has been named the new director of digital media and broadcast operations for Arizona PBS.

New class will give Cronkite students behind the scenes look at Arizona PBS

Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School have partnered to launch the first-ever class to introduce students to the state's largest public television station.