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Amaiyah Robinson

Cronkite online student pursues degree while working internship with Indiana Pacers

Amaiyah Robinson is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies at the Cronkite School.

Cronkite students Final Four

Phoenix Cronkite students take advantage of multiple opportunities across the Valley during NCAA Men’s Final Four

Cronkite students covered the games, documented events on social media and engaged with fans during the Final Four.

Cronkite News spring training

Cronkite students publish work for several media outlets during spring training

The Cronkite News Phoenix Sports Bureau partnered with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bay Area News Group, The Kansas City Star and The Denver Post to provide team coverage for those publications.

Cronkite Content Creator Challenge

Glendale high school student wins Cronkite Content Creator Challenge

The Cronkite Content Creator Challenge provides an opportunity for high schoolers across Arizona to harness their video skills to create captivating content that promotes their community.

Cronkite News Phoenix Sports Bureau students gain valuable experience covering major events

Cronkite News Sports Bureau students have reported on some of the country’s largest sporting events.

Cronkite Agency BIG Innovation Award

Cronkite Agency wins BIG Innovation Award 

The Cronkite Agency won the Business Intelligence Group's 2024 BIG Innovation Award.

Research Symposium provides sense of community for Cronkite scholars

Students at the Cronkite School showcased their research on artificial intelligence, cancel culture and other media-related topics during the 2024 Cronkite Research Symposium.

Elira Çanga

Former Humphrey Fellow returns to Cronkite to attain doctorate degree

Elira Canga is pursuing her Ph.D. at the Cronkite School with a focus on political and health communication.

David Muir Q&A

David Muir encourages prospective journalists to pursue the truth and connect with their audience during Q&A event

David Muir reflected on his career journey, his hope for future journalists and how they can navigate polarizing times during a Q&A session with students at the Cronkite School.

Ana Aragon Sierra

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.

Howard Center Lithium Liabilities

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.

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.

Fall convocation

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. 

Courtney Robinson

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.

2023 World Series

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.

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.

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.

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.

SUMMER CLASS OF ROY W. HOWARD FELLOWS

Scripps Howard Fund announces summer class of Roy W. Howard Fellows

The Scripps Howard Fund has chosen the 2023-2024 class of Roy W. Howard Fellows as well as the nonprofit newsrooms hosting the Fellows.

Lydia Curry, Cronkite News

Cronkite summer camp inspires undergraduate student to give back

Lydia Curry attended the Cronkite School's camp in high school and returned this year as a camp guide.