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News from the Cronkite School

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

Karin Olofsdotter, Swedish ambassador to the United States

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.

The Cronkite School building.

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.

Check, Please!

Arizona PBS is issuing a call for nominations of local and independently owned Arizona restaurants to be featured on new episodes of returning fan-favorite series “Check, Please! Arizona.”

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 LA Press Club winners

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.

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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 has received the Freedom of Information Award from the Arizona Newspapers Association.

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

NBC NEWS’ TODAY weatherman, anchor Al Roker has been chosen as the recipient of the 38th annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Al Roker has been chosen as the recipient of the 38th annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism

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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.

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Arizona PBS has released its three-year strategic plan, which highlights how the station will strengthen its relationship with the community and solidify its position in the Arizona market.

Alexandre Rukashaza

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

Ted Simons

Arizona Horizon’s Ted Simons was recently named “Best TV Host” by the Phoenix New Times. 

PBS Newshour West scouting new set. Photo by Ellen O'Brien

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. 

Allison Otu

Allison Otu has been named the first executive director of marketing and communications at the Cronkite School and Arizona PBS.

Cronkite’s News Co/Lab gets an $80,000 “solutions journalism” grant

The Arizona Community Foundation has awarded Cronkite’s News Co/Lab an $80,000 “solutions journalism” grant to explore the impact of housing on health outcomes in diverse communities.

Unmasking America

The Carnegie-Knight News21 program has released “Unmasking America,” an investigation into the long-term effects  of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Muhammad Ali

“MUHAMMAD ALI,” will air over four nights on Arizona PBS starting Sept. 19 and ending on Sept. 22.

A group of new graduates wear maroon caps and gowns while holding their ASU diplomas.

The advising team at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is ready to help guide both new and returning students through their multi-year experience.

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The Cronkite School’s Southwest Health Reporting Initiative has launched a new monthly health newsletter that aims to start a conversation about health disparities in underserved communities.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sandra Day O'Connor

Arizona PBS will honor the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with the national premiere of “Sandra Day O’Connor: The First.”