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News from the Cronkite School

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

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.

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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.

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.

2023 Barlett and Steele Awards for Best Investigative Business Journalism

Worker-focused investigations take top prizes in 17th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards

The Reynolds Center will spotlight the recipients of the top prizes at an event on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Arizona time in the First Amendment Forum at the Cronkite School in Downtown Phoenix.

Randy Johnson with 2023 Crowder Award winners (L to R) Samantha Chow, Susan Wong and John Leos

‘The Big Unit’ still pitching memorable moments

MLB Hall of Famer Randy Johnson served as the guest speaker at Cronkite School’s Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award ceremony.

CronkiteLIVE: Only One Way Forward: The Vitality of a Democratic Ukraine. Photos by Paula Soria

Panel speaks of need for continued support of Ukraine

The Cronkite School marked the opening of the ‘Relentless Courage’ photo exhibit with a talk about war’s far-reaching consequences.

40th recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, David Muir

‘ABC World News Tonight’ anchor David Muir to receive 40th Cronkite Award

Muir, who is also co-anchor of ABC’s “20/20,” will be recognized during the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism luncheon on Feb. 8, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

Justin Hodges

Alumni Highlight: Cronkite School helped prepare graduate for entrepreneurial success

Justin Hodge is the co-founder and president of Muscular Moving Men & Storage, one of the fastest growing companies in the Valley that is owned by a Sun Devil.

Cronkite students capture Student Production Awards

The Cronkite School won eight Student Production Awards from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Paul B. Anderson, the principal & CEO of Workhouse Media of Seattle, Washington, has established The Shaufler Prize in Journalism, named after his late friend Ed Shaufler.

Shaufler Prize in Journalism recognizing reporting to advance understanding of issues related to culture and inclusion now accepting entries

The Shaufler Prize in Journalism is administered by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Ashley Landrum

Accomplished media psychologist joins Cronkite School faculty

Asheley R. Landrum, a well-known scholar who studies how the public interacts with science communication, has joined the Cronkite School as an associate professor.

News21 America After Roe project

Carnegie-Knight News21 project investigates aftermath of U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Carnegie-Knight News21 launched an in-depth look at the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

Cronkite School partners with The Diversity Pledge Institute, URL Media to host career development workshops

The Cronkite School has partnered with The Diversity Pledge Institute (DPI) and URL Media to host a comprehensive series of workshops geared towards helping students prepare for life after college.

World Trade Center Cough Syndrome

Cronkite professor researches media coverage of World Trade Center Cough Syndrome before, after COVID-19 pandemic

Cronkite Professor Sada Reed examined the media coverage of World Trade Cough Syndrome before and after the pandemic and kept track of the number and location stories published or aired.

Howard Center 'Constitutional Sheriffs'

Howard Center investigation examines increasing influence of ‘constitutional sheriffs’ group

The seven-month collaboration between the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting shows the sheriff’s group has been active in at least 30 states.

Humphrey Fellowship: A Fullbright Exchange Program

Cronkite School welcomes new Humphrey Fellowship cohort

The Cronkite School is hosting the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright Exchange program, with 11 experienced, mid-career professionals from emerging democracies.

Cronkite School nominated for 28 NATAS Student Production Awards

The Cronkite School received 28 nominations for the prestigious Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards.