Arizona PBS news

Arizona PBS, Cronkite earn Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards
Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School swept up a total of 10 Emmys® and Student Production Awards at the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.

Arizona PBS launches new digital music show to highlight Arizona music scene
Arizona PBS will launch a new digital music show “Playlist 48” to spotlight local artists and bands of all genres with connections to Arizona, the 48th state.

Cronkite dean shares vision for global expansion at open house
Cronkite Dean Battinto L. Batts Jr. shared his vision for expanding the Cronkite School’s reach and influence during a discussion at the school's Open House.

Cronkite/PBS will host family reception for ASU Family Weekend
The Cronkite School and Arizona PBS will host a family reception on Nov. 5 for students and families to celebrate ASU Family Weekend.

Northern Arizona educator recognized as PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion
Celena Ambrose of Holbrook was named one of 11 honorees nationwide for the PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program.

Cronkite School, Arizona PBS to celebrate Media Literacy Week with events, programs, outreach
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” returns to Arizona PBS
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.”

New strategic plan for Arizona PBS charts a roadmap for station’s future
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 to join Arizona PBS as head of digital media and broadcast operations
Rukashaza has been named the new director of digital media and broadcast operations for Arizona PBS.

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

New class will give Cronkite students behind the scenes look at Arizona PBS
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.

Cronkite hires Allison Otu to lead expanded marketing and communications team
Allison Otu has been named the first executive director of marketing and communications at the Cronkite School and Arizona PBS.

Arizona PBS to air Sandra Day O’Connor documentary Sept. 13; premiere event and panel discussion for members scheduled for Sept. 8
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.”

Arizona PBS, Cronkite School nominated for 36 Rocky Mountain Emmy and Student Production Awards
Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School swept up a total of 36 Emmy and Student Production Award nominations.