Faculty news
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.
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.
Cronkite content creators ascend in ASU California Center
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University has launched a new signature professional immersion program based at ASU’s California Center in Los Angeles.
Decorated investigative journalist Mark Greenblatt named new executive editor at ASU’s Howard Center
Mark Greenblatt will take over as executive editor of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the Cronkite School.
National Center on Disability and Journalism names new executive director
Pauline Arrillaga has been named executive director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism at the Cronkite School.
Cronkite faculty joins journalists, civil society leaders to discuss methods to combat disinformation
The Cronkite School partnered with Equis Institute and the U.S. Department of State for the Cities Summit of the Americas.
Cronkite professor discusses shakeups at major TV networks
The landscape of television news changed abruptly after three of the most prominent figures in the industry were either fired or separated from their positions within a 24-hour span.
Cronkite School partners with Grambling State University to research emergency management resources at HBCUs
The Cronkite School, in partnership with Grambling State University, are recipients of a FEMA grant to assess emergency management resources and needs at the nation’s 103 HBCUs.
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King accepts 39th Cronkite Award
Gayle King reflected on her life, career and rise to prominence as she accepted the 39th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Can a journalist be trustworthy without being “objective?”
A new report from the Cronkite School asks news media leaders and experts — and what they say may surprise you.
ASU’s McCain Institute and Cronkite School launch task force on Defeating Disinformation Attacks on U.S. Democracy
The task force includes experts on disinformation, members of the media, civil society, corporate leaders and policymakers.
Veteran journalist Pauline Arrillaga to lead Carnegie-Knight News21 program
Cronkite professor Pauline Arrillaga will take over as executive editor of the Carnegie-Knight News21 program.
Cronkite School to launch new strategic communications agency
The Cronkite School is combining two of its award-winning programs to form a new integrated strategic communications agency.
Cronkite professor’s new book examines increased politicization of the Supreme Court
Professor Joseph Russomanno's new book, “The Stench of Politics: Polarization and Worldview on the Supreme Court," discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's growing partisanship.
Cronkite professor Len Downie Jr.’s historical documents available at The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has archived and made available to the public Cronkite Professor Len Downie Jr.'s papers.
Cronkite School to host 15 international scholars for summer residency program
The scholars will participate in the Journalism, Technology and Democracy program, part of the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI).
New MIDAS Lab at the Cronkite School to study misinformation
The Cronkite School will look to help combat misinformation and disinformation with its newly launched academic research Media, Information, Data and Society (MIDAS) Lab.
Cronkite School to host special event discussing diversity and media in the NFL
The Cronkite School will host “On The Clock & In the Media: Race, Hiring and the NFL,” a panel discussion focusing on the complex challenges in the NFL.
Musical co-written by Cronkite School professor to make off-Broadway debut
A musical co-written by Cronkite School Professor Fernanda Santos is headed to New York City to make its off-Broadway premiere.
Global leader in journalism and digital media joins Cronkite School to lead initiative for working professionals, skill seekers
Sree Sreenivasan, an internationally acclaimed journalist, digital media executive and educator, will join the Cronkite School to lead a new professional education and skills training initiative.