$10.5M Knight Foundation grant launches the Knight Center for the Future of News

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is launching the Knight Center for the Future of News — a transformative new initiative designed to reimagine journalism in the U.S. and build a stronger, more trusted and financially sustainable news ecosystem.

Thanks to a $10.5 million grant from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and an additional $4 million investment from Arizona State University, the Knight Center will serve as a national hub for research, experimentation and practical solutions to the most urgent challenges in journalism.

ASU President Michael Crow believes the Knight Center is crucial for maintaining the integrity of journalism and driving it forward.

"ASU tackles society's pressing challenges, and collaborating with Knight Foundation to advance a new era of exceptional journalism is imperative to the health of our democracy," Crow said. "The Cronkite School has built a legacy of leadership and excellence in journalism, and the Knight Center for the Future of News will draw from that base to develop new approaches for the essential exchange of information that drives our world forward."

From restoring trust and credibility in media to helping local and regional outlets develop innovative business models to developing new ways of storytelling and newsgathering, the Knight Center will bring together creative minds from across the field to accelerate real change. Learn more about the launch, and keep up with the Knight Center as we advance the future of news.