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Cronkite School convocation recognizes accomplishments of nearly 300 graduates

Louis Carr, president of media sales at Black Entertainment Television (BET), served as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. 

Cronkite School graduate ready to pursue investigative journalism career

Albert Serna Jr. graduated with his Master of Arts in investigative journalism from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Cronkite grad discovers passion for public relations

Rebecca Striffler will serve as the student convocation speaker at the Cronkite School's fall 2023 convocation ceremony.

Cronkite School wins nine EPPY Awards

The Cronkite School took home a collective nine prizes in the prestigious 2023 Editor & Publisher Magazine EPPY Awards contest. 

Cronkite grad's love for sports leads to in-game hosting opportunity with ASU Athletics

Courtney Robinson is pursuing a Master of Arts in Sports Journalism at the Cronkite School while serving as an in-game host for ASU athletic events.

The Cronkite Agency Recognized for Outstanding Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing Campaigns in 2023 awards competitions

The Cronkite Agency won multiple prizes during the 2023 dotComm and MarCom international awards competitions, which honor excellence in communication, web creativity and digital marketing.

Cronkite students gain valuable experience covering the World Series

The students provided game coverage, attended press conferences and other events, and interviewed fans, players and key figures associated with the Diamondbacks and and the local sports scene.

Howard Center wins first place in Student Reporting Category at The Society of Environmental Journalists Awards

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism took first place in the Outstanding Student Reporting category for the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) 22nd Annual Awards contest.

Recent graduate wins a national student Edward R. Murrow Award

Recent Cronkite graduate Athena Ankrah won a 2023 national student Edward R. Murrow Award in the Audio Feature Reporting category for a story highlighting the challenges encountered by Black farmers.

Award-winning investigative journalist Mark Greenblatt to give annual Schatt lecture

Mark Greenblatt's lecture, "Disrupting Emerging Hate and Violence in 2024," will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m in the Cronkite School's First Amendment Forum.

Winners announced for Excellence in Disability Reporting awards

The NCDJ announced the winners of the 2023 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award and the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.

Cronkite School prepares grad for career as foreign correspondent

Anisa Shabir wants to work as a foreign correspondent and support female journalists in Pakistan.

Cronkite Agency executive director and former Disney 'cast member' reflects on the mass media company's enduring legacy

Nicoletti, executive director of the Cronkite Agency and professor of practice at the Cronkite School, worked at Disney for 11 years and witnessed what made the corporation such a strong brand.

Cronkite School to host Hubert H. Humphrey Global Conversations panel in Washington D.C.

A group of distinguished international journalists and media professionals from around the world will share their perspective on disinformation, the future of the news industry and digital literacy.

Worker-focused investigations take top prizes in 17th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards

The Reynolds Center will spotlight the recipients of the top prizes at an event on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Arizona time in the First Amendment Forum at the Cronkite School in Downtown Phoenix.

Panel speaks of need for continued support of Ukraine

The Cronkite School marked the opening of the 'Relentless Courage' photo exhibit with a talk about war's far-reaching consequences.

Alumni Highlight: Cronkite School helped prepare graduate for entrepreneurial success

Justin Hodge is the co-founder and president of Muscular Moving Men & Storage, one of the fastest growing companies in the Valley that is owned by a Sun Devil.

Cronkite students capture Student Production Awards

The Cronkite School won eight Student Production Awards from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Shaufler Prize in Journalism recognizing reporting to advance understanding of issues related to culture and inclusion now accepting entries

The Shaufler Prize in Journalism is administered by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Accomplished media psychologist joins Cronkite School faculty

Asheley R. Landrum, a well-known scholar who studies how the public interacts with science communication, has joined the Cronkite School as an associate professor.

Carnegie-Knight News21 project investigates aftermath of U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Carnegie-Knight News21 launched an in-depth look at the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.