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.@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: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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: ow.ly/7Z2d50EeWJe
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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: ow.ly/Uok350EDQss LINKS ⬇️
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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.
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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. ow.ly/btIA50uWALi
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ICYMI, @ASU's Cronkite School was a clue on today's episode of @Jeopardy.
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Happy birthday to the late Walter Cronkite! His legacy lives on through #CronkiteNation.
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The Cronkite School has rescinded the 2015 Cronkite Award to Charlie Rose. Statement from Cronkite School at cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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.
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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.
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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
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Cronkite's 1979 eclipse coverage: "It was the last total eclipse of the sun for North America until the year 2017." vimeo.com/197653255
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"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.
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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.
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.@MarkLodatoASU was named dean of S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at @SyracuseU: bit.ly/2xVnPUe
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.@andersoncooper receiving the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism from Dr. Mark Searle, Executive Vice President and University Provost at @asu. #CronkiteLuncheon
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Cronkite School History: On this day in 2007, Walter Cronkite broke ground on the new school on the @ASU Downtown Phoenix campus.
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On Nov. 4, 1916, the "most trusted man in America" was born. A very happy birthday to #WalterCronkite, who would've been 103 years old today!
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Happy birthday, Walter Cronkite! #CronkiteNation
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Today, award-winning journalist and anchor @LesterHoltNBC of @NBCNightlyNews is visiting @ASU’s Cronkite School as part of his "Across America" series.
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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: cronkite.asu.edu/about/walte…
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“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
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.@MattBarrie, @espn @SportsCenter anchor and 2001 #Cronkite alumnus, is being inducted into the Cronkite School’s Alumni Hall of Fame. More: ow.ly/TOLI50xK2ZN
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.@JudyWoodruff & late Gwen Ifill of @NewsHour are recipients of 2017 Cronkite Award from @ASU Cronkite School. Info: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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: ow.ly/LLDY50BByh7
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No big deal, just @NBCSports sharing #CronkiteNation professor @PaolaBoivin’s post about Leon Marchand!
#ForksUp, Leon Marchand. FOUR gold medals for the man who swims at Arizona State. #ParisOlympics | @TheSunDevils | @ASUSwimDive
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We’re proud of the work you’re doing, #CronkiteNation. Stay safe.
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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.
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📣 Good news: @ASU's Narrative Storytelling Initiative founder @StevenBeschloss is taking on a new role as a professor of practice at the Cronkite School, @ASUTheCollege and @ASUCollegeofGF. We're excited for Beschloss to join our #CronkiteNation family! ow.ly/tS3J50FxRbX
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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: ow.ly/3go350GqCWl
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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.
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Remembering Sen. John McCain 1936-2018.
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Always proud of our @Cronkite_ASU alums. Especially proud today of @JourdanRodrigue. It is your job Jourdan. Well done. #CronkiteNation nitter.app/JourdanRodrigue/status…
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Today would have been Walter Cronkite's 100th birthday. His legacy lives on at the Cronkite School. #CronkiteAt100
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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.
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#Congratulations to Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award winner Madison Kerley (@madisondion)! Kerley studied sports #journalism with a minor in business. #CronkiteConvocation
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The first day of the fall semester is finally here. Welcome to the #CronkiteSchool, new and returning Sun Devils!
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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: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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
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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: ow.ly/oDdG50CJdBg
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.@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. ow.ly/OPyb50Bhjcx
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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.
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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.
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As the great @JudyWoodruff said tonight, @pbsnewshour "goes west." PBS NewsHour West now comes to you from the Cronkite School. #CronkiteNation
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.@SenMcSallyAZ + Democratic challenger @CaptMarkKelly agreed to a Phoenix debate on Oct. 6 hosted by the Cronkite School, @arizonapbs, @azcentral, @kjzzphoenix and @azpmnews; more details here: ow.ly/CpyW50B1ztm
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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. 🙌🏼
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“ 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.
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.@ASU announced today that Sonya Duhé is the next dean of the #CronkiteSchool. Read more: ow.ly/tOKO50yEYw2
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Founding @Cronkite_ASU Dean Christopher Callahan is named president of @UOPacific. Learn more: ow.ly/lAoR50xh6UB
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Congrats to Cronkite @ASU prof @PaolaBoivin, who is being inducted into the AZ Sports Hall of Fame tonight. Info: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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Congratulations to Joseph Russomanno of the Cronkite School for his promotion to full Professor. #CronkiteNation
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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 ➡️: ow.ly/SaaG50jOAZm
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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: ow.ly/gm9t50x1N5J
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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: ow.ly/KVqc50JONMW
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Congratulations to @charlierose, who is receiving the Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism today.
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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. ow.ly/CzJv50PN4I7
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Hi, Matt. Making #CronkiteNation proud.
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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
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.@ASUFootball coach @HermEdwards is joining the #CronkiteSchool as a professor of practice and guest lecturer. He will regularly lead discussions on #sports and the #media: bit.ly/2IJVC4r #CronkiteNation
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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
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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.
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🔱 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." 👏
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“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 bit.ly/2RY6vDR
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.@loritodd, the senior social media editor for NPR, is joining @ASU to lead the digital desk of @cronkitenews, at the Cronkite School. Info: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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: ow.ly/aXfr50DTDfe
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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 📸
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.@azcentral sports columnist @PaolaBoivin is joining the Cronkite School's faculty. Read more: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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Today is the day. The #CronkiteSchool will honor @CNN's @andersoncooper with the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism at 11:30 a.m. at @SheratonGrdPhx. bit.ly/2p2BFPw
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Congratulations to @AllysaAdams1 who has received a 2021 @RockyMtnEmmy Award alongside her @arizonapbs team for their coverage of the 2020 Arizona Senate Debate! 🏆
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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.
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Good morning from New York! ☀️ @BlazeRadioASU is at @CBSMornings with co-hosts @tonydokoupil and @nateburleson #CronkiteNation 🔱
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Terrific LEGO rendition of the Cronkite building at @LDCArizona.
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From #CronkiteNation to Capitol Hill! Cronkite alum Vaughn Hillyard steps into a prestigious new position as White House correspondent for NBC News. 🔱 Read more: hollywoodreporter.com/busine…
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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. 🙌
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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! ✨
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Congratulations to @jessica_pucci, director of digital audience programs, who is joining the #CronkiteSchool leadership team as assistant dean. Read more: bit.ly/2TcYcnE
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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: ow.ly/UGqs50H9WTH
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Thank you, @kristingilger and @DeanMarkLodato, for everything you've done for #CronkiteNation! 🔱👏🏻
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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: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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After working together at @BlazeRadioASU and @CronkiteSports, Cronkite students @PeytonTGallaher, @_sykoraryan and @JadenTaylor25 founded the Valley Sports Streaming Group. The new streaming service provides play-by-play for @PHXRisingFC soccer games: ow.ly/xX3A50P0Pcc
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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: ow.ly/JZvk50EMju7
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.@12News anchor @VanessaR12News is joining @ASU's Cronkite School to lead @cronkitenews borderlands team. Info: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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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!
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.@orioles play-by-play announcer Gary Thorne is joining @ASU’s #CronkiteSchool this summer to teach an online play-by-play course. #CronkiteNation More about it here: bit.ly/2M00RBY
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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: ow.ly/1CGB50AnkGj
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#CronkiteNation alumnus @angelmendoza___ is joining the social media team at the @washingtonpost as a social media editor. We are so proud of you, Angel! Congratulations 👏 Read the full details: ow.ly/NuFT50E3P1w
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Sports journalism major @JustinCToscano is on deck to receive an Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award on Tuesday at #CronkiteConvocation!
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That's ... a lotta credentials. @FutureSunDevils take note: When you show up at @Cronkite_ASU, you're working from Day One!
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
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Congratulations to @samiegebers who will receive an Outstanding Undergraduate Student award at #CronkiteConvocation. After graduation, Gebers is moving to Anchorage, #Alaska where she has accepted a multimedia journalist position at @Ch2KTUU. #CronkiteNation
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#Cronkite students gathered around the @cronkitenews newsroom this afternoon to watch @andersoncooper broadcast @AC360 and “Anderson Cooper Full Circle” live from our downtown #Phoenix studio.
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Congratulations to @JudyWoodruff & late @gwenifill on the Cronkite Award! Get a recap of the #CronkiteLuncheon at cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev….
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#CronkiteConvocation is Tuesday! Congrats to Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award winner Alexandra Bice.
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.@ChancellorTV is another recipient of the Cronkite Spirit Award. During his time at @ASU, Johnson was a host for @BlazeRadioASU, VP for @NABJ_ASU and a member of @CronkiteSports. Last summer, he completed an internship at @ESPN. #CronkiteNation
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.@MillmanEthan is another Outstanding Undergraduate Award recipient! Millman will be heading to Los Angeles after graduation where he has accepted an #internship at The @WSJ covering the business of #entertainment. #CronkiteNation
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.@cronkitenews named best TV newscast in national SPJ competition. See results at cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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Major News: @knightfdn awards Cronkite School $1.9 million grant to innovate local TV news. Info: cronkite.asu.edu/news-and-ev…
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