Tag: Walter Cronkite School

Arizona Republic reporters share experiences reporting on U.S. child-immigration crisis

A panel of reporters and photographers from the Arizona Republic discussed personal experiences reporting on the recent influx of tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors, many of whom have come from Central America into the U.S., at a forum held at the Walter Cronkite School Wednesday.

Now with move to Cronkite School, Arizona PBS a new outlet for student-produced content

The Walter Cronkite School is still working out the details of its new and complete partnership with Eight, Arizona PBS. The school hopes the channel will be the primary platform for work produced by students, officials say.

Arizona PBS makes full move to Cronkite School in landmark journalism partnership

Arizona PBS, the Valley's PBS station, officially moved to the Walter Cronkite School Tuesday. This marks a full extension of ASU's relationship with the 53-year-old nonprofit channel.

‘Good Morning America’ anchor Robin Roberts to receive 2014 Walter Cronkite Award

Robin Roberts, anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" whose career spans more than 30 years, was chosen as the 2014 recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. She is the 31st overall recipient of the award and the seventh woman to receive it.

Walter Cronkite School staff, students weigh in on ranking of ‘second-worst job’

Although some recent reports show dismal statistics for journalists entering the job market, several Cronkite School staff members and students offer a different take on the field.

‘Write On, Downtown’ publishes student photos, writing in eighth annual journal

"Write On, Downtown" is a journal published once a year featuring writing and other creative works from students on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. This issue had over 250 submissions.

Walter Cronkite School students and faculty receive awards at college council event

On Thursday night, the Walter Cronkite College Council hosted Cronkite Night at the Rooftop, an event that showcased student leaders and organizations at the Walter Cronkite School. The event was held by the rooftop pool at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.

Cronkite school offers first graduate business journalism certificate in the country

Starting in the 2014 fall semester, the Walter Cronkite School will be offering the first business journalism certificate of its kind. Robin Phillips, Stephen Doig and Andrew Leckey are some of the Cronkite professors teaching one of the five courses offered with the certificate.

College councils to liaise between student government and student organizations

The councils, which mimic similar organizations on the Tempe campus, serve as the intermediary between student government and student organizations. Their functions include providing funds and logistical help for events and matching students to organizations that fit their interests.

Cronkite school adds five new scholarships to combat cost of attendance

Leaders in the Walter Cronkite School and alumni have come together to form five new scholarships for the coming fall semester. Arizona State University plans to raise out-of-state tuition school wide by three percent in Fall 2014.