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News from the Cronkite School

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

Howard Center Lithium Liabilities

Howard Center investigation into lithium mines gains national media exposure

A groundbreaking investigation of the impact on America’s water supplies from lithium mines reported by students working in the Howard Center has gained national attention.

Angela Hill

Veteran, accomplished journalist named Ida B. Wells Professor in Journalism at the Cronkite School

Angela M. Hill, a multi award-winning investigative journalist and producer, has been named the new Ida B. Wells Professor in Journalism at the Cronkite School.

Cronkite students seek to build a presence within the fashion industry

The Fashion Journalism Club at the Cronkite School sent eight members to cover LA Fashion Week in October.

Spring 2024 Howard Fellows

Scripps Howard Fund announces spring 2024 class of Roy W. Howard Fellows 

Five investigative journalists will receive hands-on training working with major nonprofit media outlets as part of the Scripps Howard Fund’s Roy W. Howard Fellowship program. 

Fall convocation

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. 

ASU Online graduate set sights on media production, advocacy

Colton Cagle graduated from the Cronkite School through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.

Rebecca Striffler

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.

Albert Serna

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.

2023 Eppy Awards

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. 

Louis Carr 2023 convocation speaker

BET’s president of media sales to deliver keynote address at Cronkite School fall convocation

Louis Carr, president of media sales at Black Entertainment Television (BET), will serve as the keynote Fall 2023 convocation speaker.

Courtney Robinson

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.

Marcom Awards Dot Comm Awards

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.

2023 World Series

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.

Athena Ankrum

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.

Howard Center for Investigative Journalism SEJ Award

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.

Howard Center executive director Mark Greenblatt

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.

National Center on Disability and Journalism logo

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.

Anisa Shabir

Cronkite School prepares grad for career as foreign correspondent

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

John Nicoletti, Cronkite Agency

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.

Humphrey Fellows 2023-2024 cohort

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.