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News from the Cronkite School

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

Sonal Lal

Cronkite Global project manager chosen for prestigious Payne Fellowship

Sonal Lal is a project manager for Cronkite Global Initiatives, where she designs programs for international students and participants from different countries.

Photo by Izabella Hernandez

ABC’s David Muir accepts Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, sees ‘hope for future’ from inspiring Cronkite students

David Muir, the award-winning anchor and managing editor of “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir,” accepted the 40th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Linda Williams

Cronkite Hall of Famer Linda Williams reflects on 42-year broadcast career

Linda Williams is retiring after a 42-year career at Fox 10 Phoenix where she worked as a reporter and anchor.

LA Media Reception

Reception at ASU California Center Broadway shows support for journalism

More than 100 Los Angeles journalists, elected officials and community leaders gathered Jan. 25 for the second annual media reception at the ASU California Center Broadway.

Ana Aragon Sierra

Aspiring physician uses Cronkite Mass Communication degree to advance medical career

Ana Aragon Sierra enrolled in the MD/MMC program, a partnership between the Cronkite School and the Mayo Clinic’s Alix School of Medicine.

A mentor for all seasons: ASU instructor inducted into Arizona Media Association Hall of Fame

Cronkite School alum and faculty associate Al Macias will be honored for his five decades in journalism.

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.