Faculty news

Ashley Landrum

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.

World Trade Center Cough Syndrome

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.

Rachel Kane

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.

Howard Center executive director Mark Greenblatt

Mark Greenblatt will take over as executive editor of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the Cronkite School.

Pauline Arrillaga has been named executive director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism. Nicole Macias will oversee the NCDJ’s international journalism awards programs.

Pauline Arrillaga has been named executive director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism at the Cronkite School.

Cities Summit of the Americas, Denver Colorado

The Cronkite School partnered with Equis Institute and the U.S. Department of State for the Cities Summit of the Americas.

Joseph Russomanno

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

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.

Gayle King

Gayle King reflected on her life, career and rise to prominence as she accepted the 39th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Beyond Objectivity

A new report from the Cronkite School asks news media leaders and experts — and what they say may surprise you.

The image features two logos. On the left, McCain Institute, Arizona State University written in blue. On the right, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University in maroon on a yellow background.

The task force includes experts on disinformation, members of the media, civil society, corporate leaders and policymakers.

Pauline Arrillaga

Cronkite professor Pauline Arrillaga will take over as executive editor of the Carnegie-Knight News21 program.

Nicole Macias and John Nicoletti

The Cronkite School is combining two of its award-winning programs to form a new integrated strategic communications agency.

Joseph Russomanno, The Stench of Politics book

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.

Leonard Downie Jr.

The Library of Congress has archived and made available to the public Cronkite Professor Len Downie Jr.'s papers.

Study of the United States Institute (SUSI)

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, led by K Hazel Kwon

The Cronkite School will look to help combat misinformation and disinformation with its newly launched academic research Media, Information, Data and Society (MIDAS) Lab.

Fernanda Santos

A musical co-written by Cronkite School Professor Fernanda Santos is headed to New York City to make its off-Broadway premiere. 

Sree Sreenivasan

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.

Susan Goldberg, editor in chief of National Geographic and editorial director of National Geographic Partners, will join Arizona State University with a joint appointment

Susan Goldberg, editor in chief of National Geographic and editorial director of National Geographic Partners, will join the Cronkite School in early 2022.