Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

🦃 We wish you a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for your loyalty and dedication, !

🙌🏽 Let's hear it for Cronkite Agency students who did a GREAT job on their final presentations!

The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism took first place in the Outstanding Student category for the Society of Environmental Journalists' (SEJ) 22nd Annual Awards contest.

The center earned the prize for its “Gaslit” investigative project, examining how regulators were unaware of the amount of greenhouse gases released by oil and gas companies.

Gaslit | Howard Center U.S. oil and gas companies have burned off at least 3.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas over much of the last decade, while unknown amounts of the methane-rich gas have flowed directly into the atmosphere. Regulators are largely in the dark about these volumes, even as they try to slow the pace o...

👏🏽👏🏽 The Cronkite Agency was recognized with multiple awards during the 2023 dotComm and MarCom international awards competitions which honor excellence in communication, web creativity and digital marketing.

The Cronkite Agency Recognized for Outstanding Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing Campaigns in 2023 awards competitions The Cronkite Agency, a capstone experience at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was...

🏆Join leaders from journalism, media, public relations and other industries to celebrate David Muir at the 40th Cronkite Award on February 8, 2024!

Get tickets here: https://ow.ly/kNB950Q9Agh

Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism The Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism is presented to a leading figure in the journalism industry.

🔱 It’s Week, and the Cronkite School is grateful for all of you — the community!

📸🎥 Happening tomorrow! Come see a pop-up gallery of photo and video work by 18 Cronkite students who traveled to ’s southernmost city to uncover migrant stories.

Then hear from a panel of students who have traveled globally for their work at Cronkite!

CronkiteLIVE: Cronkite’s International Visual Journalism Showcase This special in-person event will highlight Cronkite’s global travel opportunities and the award-winning student project, “Tapachula: Lives in...

⚾ We see you, !

When the Arizona Diamondbacks made their unexpected run to the World Series, Cronkite students seized the opportunity to cover fall’s biggest sporting event.

Cronkite students gain valuable experience covering the World Series When the Arizona Diamondbacks made their unexpected run to the World Series, Cronkite students seized the opportunity to cover fall’s biggest...

Listen up, ! TOMORROW (Tuesday) Cronkite’s financial aid counselor Shaná Johnson will give an overview of the more than 100 private scholarships available to continuing Cronkite students, as well as best practices for filling out the Cronkite Scholarship application.

Cronkite’s Scholarship Opportunities Shaná Johnson, Cronkite’s financial aid counselor, gives an overview of the more than 100 private scholarships available to continuing Cronkite...

🗣 Happening today! Join us and Pauline Arrillaga, executive director of National Center on Disability and Journalism, as we recognize nine journalists working in digital, print, audio and broadcast media who have amplified coverage devoted exclusively to disability conditions through the 2023 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.

National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) Award Ceremony Join the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication as The National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) recognizes nine...

🎓 Get excited, !

🎉Convocation is on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Desert Financial Arena.

🏢 Pssst. ICYMI — We're going to have some new neighbors! 🏥

ASU announces future medical school to be located in downtown Phoenix ASU President Michael M. Crow, joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, has announced that the university’s headquarters for ASU Health, which includes a new medical school, will be built at a location to be determined in downtown Phoenix. ASU Health, which will address health-related outcomes for th...

👏🏽 We are so proud of Cronkite grad Athena Ankrah, who won a 2023 national student Edward R. Murrow Award for a story highlighting the challenges encountered by Black farmers.

Athena's podcast, "Black farmers concerned about new loan program," delved into the impact of the 2021 American Rescue Plan for Black farmers.

Congratulations, Athena! https://ow.ly/SLaN50Q4JRn

It was a packed house last night for the 2023 Barlett & Steele Awards ceremony honoring the best in business journalism.

Winners from Public Health Watch, Los Angeles Times and ProPublica discussed their approach to stories and shared insights on dogged investigative reporting.

🐍⚾ Look for all Arizona Diamondbacks World Series coverage from our Cronkite News team.

World Series 2023 The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking on the Texas Rangers in the 2023 World Series. Some of the World Series games are being played at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.

In this semester’s Schatt Lecture, Cronkite professor Mark Greenblatt, Executive Editor and Professor of Practice, will examine why white supremacists and lone actors pose a threat while a smaller subset wants to destabilize society.

📅 Event:

CronkiteLIVE: Schatt Lecture to focus on 'Disrupting Emerging Hate and Violence in 2024' Looking ahead to 2024, threats from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists continue to worry the Department of Homeland Security. In...

Among the topics will discuss?

● How Disinformation is Threatening Democracy
● Is News a Dying Business?
● The Challenges of Digital Literacy

Join us on Oct. 26 in Washington, D.C.

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,...

👏🏽 Anisa Shabir graduated with her master’s degree in investigative from the Cronkite School and has since returned to ready to fulfill her goals of becoming a foreign correspondent while creating a more inclusive environment for female journalists in the country.

Cronkite School experience prepares investigative journalism graduate to pursue her goals Anisa Shabir aspired to become an investigative journalist but knew women in Pakistan faced numerous hurdles to pursue that career.So, Shabir...

Happy Homecoming week, ! 😈

A time-honored tradition, festivities highlight Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, activities and entertainment.

Come say Hi👋🏽 on Saturday, Oct. 28 between 1 and 5 p.m. in Zone W on the Old Main Lawn in Tempe | 📍Booth #440.

👏🏼 CONGRATS to The Cronkite Agency, who was recognized with multiple awards during the 2023 dotComm and MarCom international awards that honor excellence in communication, web creativity and digital marketing.

The Cronkite Agency recognized for outstanding strategic communications and digital marketing campaigns in 2023 awards competitions The Cronkite Agency, within ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was recognized with multiple awards during the 2023...

📸 Thank you to all who came out for last night's Black Men’s Wellness Town Hall at the Cronkite School, hosted in collaboration with Barrett, The Honors College at ASU.

Mental health and wellness among Black men was the focus of this year's discussion.

🎥 Cronkite students were excited to participate in a Fireside Chat with Today Show co-hosts Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer, as part of NBCU Academy's Next Level Summit: Know Your Audience.

🤑 Last night, students heard practical advice from Shaná Johnson, Cronkite’s financial aid counselor, on everything from navigating information within myASU to budgeting for life in .

Mañana 18 de octubre el Dr. Juan Mundel dirigirá un panel de discusión a través de Zoom para explorar los muchos aspectos de la cobertura latina, desde cuestiones de representación hasta formas de involucrar al público Latinx.

Join us for this event where our moderator, Dr. Juan Mundel, will lead a panel discussion exploring the many aspects of Latinx coverage, from issues of portrayal in media to ways to engage Latinx audiences.

🏰 John Nicoletti, executive director of the Cronkite Agency and Professor of Practice at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, talks to Arizona State University News about The Walt Disney Company's enduring legacy as it celebrates 100 years!

100 years of Disney The Walt Disney Company turns 100 this October, a feat worthy of recognition. ASU Professor of Practice John Nicoletti worked at Disney for 11 years and witnessed firsthand what made the corporation such a strong brand, and how it has been able to shift with the times while retaining its core values...

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 17, 5 to 6 p.m.

🤑The Cronkite School’s financial aid counselor will give practical advice to students on everything from navigating financial information within myASU to budgeting for life in college.

Understanding Your College Finances Shaná Johnson, Cronkite’s financial aid counselor, will lead a presentation with practical advice for students on everything from navigating...

🤩Cronkite alum Zoey Shircel was named a 30 under 30 recipient by Destinations International. She will receive valuable industry networking opportunities and increased thought leadership throughout the year.

“Cronkite did an amazing job helping me prepare for the interview process. After graduating college, I felt confident going into my line of work because of the real-life experiences through the internship program and the PR Lab.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District Student Journalism Forum was held at the ASU in California Center today.

🤩 A huge thank you to Cronkite alum Ashley C. Mackey for inspiring high school as part of the panel!

📆 Join us at this event as we join Barrett, The Honors College at ASU in hosting developing conversations following last year’s inaugural Black Men’s Wellness Town Hall.

2023 Black Men's Wellness Town Hall Join us as Barrett, The Honors College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication host developing conversations following...

📆 Registration is now open for the 40th annual Cronkite Award luncheon!

This year, we're excited to honor David Muir, the award-winning anchor and managing editor of "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir" on Feb. 8.

‘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,...

📆 Tomorrow: Join us as researchers and co-authors Cailin O’Connor and James Owen Weatherall discuss potential remedies for addressing .

The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Are Spread Join us as Cailin O’Connor and James Owen Weatherall, researchers and co-authors of “The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread,” discuss...

📣 The 2023 Barlett & Steele Awards winners were announced by the Reynolds Center today!

They include Los Angeles Times, ProPublica, The Wall Street Journal, Public Health Watch, Univision, The Oregonian, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The New Yorker and more!

Worker-focused investigations take top prizes in 17th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards The best investigative journalism uncovers wrongdoing and holds the powerful accountable. It also gives a voice to the voiceless, while keeping the...

✨Cronkite alum Austin Scott recently accepted a Video Specialist position at KNBR, where he’s creating both video and audio content by covering all Bay Area team games including the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors!

“There is no way I would be in this position without the Cronkite School. I can’t even put into words what going to Cronkite has done for me. It basically set me up for success no matter what I chose to do.”

ICYMI: ✨ Our latest Alumni Highlight is on Justin Hodge, who's been named to the every year since 2018.

Alumni Highlight: Cronkite School helped prepare graduate for entrepreneurial success Justin Hodge always knew he was going to be an entrepreneur.Although Hodge originally wanted to pursue sports broadcasting at Arizona State...

was excited to see former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher and MLB Hall of Famer Randy Johnson at the Cronkite School.

He was the keynote speaker at the Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award ceremony honoring the top three Cronkite student photojournalism winners.

🍸 The opening reception for "Relentless Courage" was held last night in collaboration with the McCain Institute.

The photo exhibit of images from the war in Ukraine is on view now through Dec. 22 in the Cronkite Gallery.

📸 There was a great turnout on Friday for a Meet-and-Greet event with Dean Batts and our leadership as ASU Family Weekend kicked off!

Visitors also had the opportunity to tour the Cronkite building, take pics and enjoy refreshments during the casual drop-in reception.

📆 Join us on Monday for this special event and the opening of "Relentless Courage," a new photo exhibit in the Cronkite Gallery.

CronkiteLIVE: Only One Way Forward: The Vitality of a Democratic Ukraine With the impactful images of the “Relentless Courage” exhibit as a backdrop, the McCain Institute and Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass...

🔱 Cronkite alumnus Justin Hodge has been named to the every year since 2018. He's the co-founder and president of Muscular Moving Men & Storage, one of the fastest-growing companies in the Valley.

Way to represent !

Alumni Highlight: Cronkite School helped prepare graduate for entrepreneurial success Justin Hodge always knew he was going to be an entrepreneur.Although Hodge originally wanted to pursue sports broadcasting at Arizona State...