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News from the Cronkite School

Catch up on what’s (and who’s!) new at the Cronkite School.

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

Nonny de la Peña

Immersive journalism pioneer Nonny de la Peña received a Peabody Field Builder award, one in a new category of awards from the organization whose stamp of approval signals excellence in media.

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Recent Cronkite School graduates are participating TEGNA's Producer-in-Residence program.

Cronkite alumnus Aaron Lavinsky. Photo by Aimee Jordan / M Health Fairview

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

Al Roker speaking during student Q&A

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

Al Roker and Provost Gonzales holding the Cronkite Award

Al Roker, the Emmy award-winning weatherman and popular anchor for NBC NEWS’ TODAY, received the 38th annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Fernanda Santos

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

Howard Center for Investigative Journalism

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.

Crystal Patriarche

Crystal Patriarche, founder and CEO of SparkPoint Studio, has been named to ASU’s Sun Devil 100 list for four consecutive years.

Sree Sreenivasan

Sree Sreenivasan, an internationally acclaimed journalist, digital media executive and educator, will join the Cronkite School to lead a new professional education and skills training initiative.

Global Friends

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.. 

Four individuals in business attire standing in front of a backdrop with microphones and a Super Bowl trophy.

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

Kiera-Riley

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

020-2021 Shaufler Prize in Journalism

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

Arizona PBS took home two awards in the Overall Excellence category of the 53rd Annual Public Media Awards (PMAs) on January 25, 2022. The PMAs, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), honor public media stations’ finest work in community engagement, content, education, and marketing/communications.

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

Alberto Mariani

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

Delta Dental

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

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.

Susan Goldberg, editor in chief of National Geographic and editorial director of National Geographic Partners, will join Arizona State University with a joint appointment

Susan Goldberg, editor in chief of National Geographic and editorial director of National Geographic Partners, will join the Cronkite School in early 2022.