.
@CNN
anchor
@andersoncooper
is the recipient of the 2018 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. He will receive the award Oct. 17 in Phoenix. Info:
The Cronkite School is excited to announce that
@Yamiche
, White House correspondent for
@PBS
@NewsHour
, will be the keynote speaker for the Cronkite Spring 2021 Convocation happening virtually on May 3 at 6 p.m.
More details here:
TONIGHT: We're excited to hear from
@Yamiche
, White House correspondent for
@PBS
@NewsHour
, who will be the keynote speaker for the Cronkite Spring 2021 Convocation happening at 6:00 p.m. AZ. Join us on YouTube or Facebook!
Details:
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Provost Searle announced tonight that Sonya Forte Duhé will not assume the position of Cronkite dean on July 1. An interim dean will be announced at a later date. The Cronkite School remains committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive school.
The Cronkite School is excited to announce that NBC’s Lester Holt will be the 2019 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. The ceremony will be held in Phoenix on Cronkite’s birthday, Nov. 4.
Provost Searle announced Senior Associate Dean
@kristingilger
is moving into the role of interim dean, effective immediately. She joined
@ASU
in 2002 and has been instrumental in the transformation of Cronkite. The search continues for a permanent dean.
Cronkite & the university are aware of concerns being expressed about incoming dean Sonya Duhé, and we take these concerns seriously. The university is looking into them and, as we await a resolution, we are recommitting ourselves to diversity & inclusiveness in everything we do.
During the Spring 2021 Virtual Cronkite School Convocation Ceremony
@Yamiche
advised graduates to find what their passionate about.
"What could you focus on everyday for the rest of your life and feel fulfilled?"
#CronkiteConvocation
"Meteorologist" and weather aficionado Mike Trout? The
@Angels
outfielder and 2-time American League MVP
@MikeTrout
stopped by
@Cronkite_ASU
and
@cronkitenews
Friday afternoon as part of an ESPN story and to give his complete weather forecast.
It is with deep sadness that we share that Maureen West has passed away. During her 10 years of service to the Cronkite community, Maureen touched the lives of many, always challenging students while being kind, patient and supportive. Her impact lives on through
#CronkiteNation
.
.
@andersoncooper
receiving the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism from Dr. Mark Searle, Executive Vice President and University Provost at
@asu
.
#CronkiteLuncheon
Today, we remember the life and legacy of Walter Cronkite, who died nine years ago today. Cronkite set the standard for trusted journalism in America and helped build a national journalism program here at
@ASU
. Info:
“My only regret is that I did not have the opportunity to say goodbye in person. For now, I’ll simply say ‘thank you’ to the class of 2020. 🎓” — Cronkite Dean Chris Callahan
Congratulations to Cronkite alumnus
@MattBarrie
on being the newest Cronkite Hall of Fame inductee! 🎉 Barrie, who is now a
@SportsCenter
host, will be virtually honored on Sept. 29; get the details:
On Feb. 21, 2007, Walter Cronkite broke ground on the new Cronkite School building. The school was the fourth college on the
@ASU
Downtown Phoenix campus and officially opened in August 2008.
Today, we are proud to announce the recipient of the 38th annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism —
@alroker
. The Emmy award-winning weatherman & anchor for
@nbc
's
@TODAYshow
will be presented with the award in Phoenix on March 1:
Congratulations to
@AshleyCMackey
who will receive the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at
#CronkiteConvocation
on May 7. Ashley is graduating magna cum laude with a master’s in sports journalism.
We're completely overwhelmed with gratitude.
Our incredible students and alumni surprised us with a
#ThankYouCronkite
movement ... but WE'RE the ones who are thankful!
#CronkiteNation
, your heart is what fuels your success, and we're so proud to call you family.
Thank you.
Three
@ASU
students at the Cronkite School were part of a groundbreaking USA Today Network project that won a Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting today. Info:
Congrats
@rickycornish
for being this year's Outstanding Undergraduate Student! Ricky is graduating summa cum laude. He plans to return to his hometown of Las Vegas to work for
@Entercom
Radio.
#CronkiteNation
After nearly 20 years at the Cronkite School, Assistant Dean
@DrBillASU
is ready to enjoy his retirement. Dr. Bill has made a lasting impact on
#CronkiteNation
; read more about his legacy here:
Happy birthday to the late, great
#WalterCronkite
(November 4, 1916-July 17, 2009). Once known as "the most trusted man in America,” his legacy lives on through
#CronkiteNation
.
.
@shannahogan
, a beloved mother, wife and award-winning journalist, passed away earlier this week. While an adjunct professor at Cronkite, Shanna made a lasting impact on our students. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration to all of
#CronkiteNation
.
Cronkite ⭐ student
@AndrewKurlandTV
, who recently made his
@cronkitenews
debut, says he's gaining real-world experience at
@sportscronkite
! Kurland, a freelance content creator w/
@DirtyMoMedia
, says he'd "love to find a full-time position in the NASCAR world" once he graduates.
Shout-out to
@MarcellaBaietto
for being our Spring 2020 Outstanding Journalism Dual-Degree Student! After graduation, Marcella is moving to Springfield, Illinois to be the weekday evening anchor for
@foxillinois
. 🙌🏼
“ You all have something that makes you unique and different. Don’t let somebody in the newsroom...squeeze that out of you and make you sound like everybody else who has already been in the newsroom.” -
@andersoncooper
to Cronkite students.
What better way to celebrate Walter Cronkite’s birthday than to present
@LesterHoltNBC
with this year’s Walter Cronkite Award? | Full recap of today’s events:
This year’s Cronkite keynote convocation speaker is
@espn
anchor
@MattBarrie
. A
#CronkiteSchool
alumnus, Barrie has won 11
#Emmy
awards and three Edward R. Murrow awards.
Learn more about his career here ➡️:
Congratulations to Cronkite senior and
@azcentral
photo intern
@agouldphotos
who placed FIRST in the 2022 Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award! 📸
View Gould's winning work:
We’re thrilled to announce that
@DavidMuir
, anchor and managing editor of "
@ABC
’s World News Tonight with David Muir" and co-anchor of “
@ABC2020
,” will receive the 40th Cronkite Award.
He’ll be celebrated at the annual Cronkite Luncheon on Feb. 8.
It is with deep sadness that we share that Mark Reda has passed away.
During his time as a professor at the Cronkite School, Reda touched the lives of many, always challenging students while being kind and supportive.
His impact lives on through
#CronkiteNation
.
Today we’re thinking of legendary
@CBSNews
anchor
#WalterCronkite
who passed 10 years ago at the age of 92. His dedication to fair and honest reporting lives on every day in the Cronkite School.
#CronkiteNation
On Feb. 21, 2007, students, faculty, staff,
@ASU
leaders and Walter Cronkite himself attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cronkite building in downtown
#Phoenix
.
#CronkiteNation
🔱 BIG CONGRATS: Cronkite alumnus
@Cody_Cunningham
has been promoted to Social Media Manager for
@Suns
! 🏀
Cunningham, who's been working with the team for the past 7 seasons, says he looks forward to "implementing new strategies & reaching unseen milestones via Suns social." 👏
“There is certainly much to criticize in the media and much to analyze and improve upon. But this I know: I know that the kids who are studying here (at the
#CronkiteSchool
) to become journalists are not the enemies of the people.” -
@andersoncooper
Congratulations to
#CronkiteNation
's
@susanswong_
— the 2021 recipient of the
@bigalyoung
Sports Journalism Scholarship from
@AAJAsports
. Wong, the second woman to receive the award, says she's thankful for all the women who've paved the way.
Read more:
It’s OFFICIAL!
#CronkiteNation
spring 2021 graduates, YOU DID IT! 🎉
It’s no small feat to get your degree. Congratulations on the hard work and struggle you endured to get here. Throw your
#ForksUp
, Class of 2021 🔱
#CronkiteGrads
📸
Remembering Cokie Roberts today — the 2000 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. The legendary pioneer for women in journalism will be missed.
Cronkite alumnus
@GregDillard
🔱 was recently promoted to VP of media relations for
@ArizonaCoyotes
. Dillard says he is the team's primary contact for all-things media, lead writer/editor for team publications and works to secure media coverage locally/nationally for the team. 🙌
Congratulations to
@jessica_pucci
, director of digital audience programs, who is joining the
#CronkiteSchool
leadership team as assistant dean.
Read more:
Our Spring 2020 Outstanding Graduate Student is
@mollyduerig
! While at Cronkite, Molly received training in the Howard Center, covered breaking news for
@azcentral
, traveled to Peru with Borderlands and reported on natural disaster recover for
@news21
! ✨
Join us in congratulating
@brettkurland
who has been promoted to assistant dean for Instruction and Partnerships at Cronkite. Kurland, founding director of
@sportscronkite
, will oversee the
@cronkitenews
bureaus in Phoenix, D.C., L.A. and more!
Read more:
Journalists from The New York Times, CBS News, The Washington Post and Univision are among the participants of a new medical journalism program created by the Mayo Clinic and
@ASU
's Cronkite School. Info:
Join us in congratulating Battinto L. Batts Jr., the new dean of the Cronkite School. Batts, an award-winning journalist, philanthropist and strategic communications expert who has served in a range of leadership roles, takes the post July 1.
Learn more:
Our Cronkite Spirit Award goes to Scotty_G6,
@MythiliGubbi
and
@terancethatch
! 🎓✨ Thanks for representing the Cronkite School so well! We can't wait to celebrate ~virtually~ with you all at
#CronkiteConvocation
!
TOMORROW:
@HermEdwards
,
@ASUFootball
head coach and Cronkite professor of practice, is hosting a virtual discussion to share why he thinks the media is more important now than ever. The event starts at 3 p.m. | More details:
Instead of posting a photo of a diploma that I don’t have yet because graduation is online, here’s a photo of the 110 credentials that I’ve had over my four years at
@Cronkite_ASU
.
@Scotty_G6
is the 2020 winner of the
@STAAtalent
Jim Nantz Award, a very deserving honor for our Cronkite May graduate! 🙌🏼 Scotty was recognized as the best sportscaster out of the top 20 students in the *nation*; find out more: