![LA Media Reception](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LA-Media-Reception-1280x720-1-800x450.jpg)
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](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ana-Aragon-Sierra-1280x720-1-800x450.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1280x720-Angela-HIll-800x450.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ASU Online graduate set sights on media production, advocacy
Colton Cagle graduated from the Cronkite School through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
![Rebecca Striffler](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1280x720-Rebecca-Striffler-800x450.jpg)
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](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1280x720-Albert-Serna-800x450.jpeg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Athena-Ankrum-1280x720-1-800x450.jpg)
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.
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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](https://cronkite.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280x720-mark-greenblatt-800x450.jpg)
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.
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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.