CRONKITE SCHOOL TAKES HEARST AWARD

Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication recently took first in the nation in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards, often called the Pulitzer Prizes of college journalism.

The school also claimed top awards from the National Press Photographers Association, the Broadcast Education Association and the Society of Professional Journalists for work performed by students during the past year.

The Hearst Awards recognize the best broadcast news, writing and photography by students at more than 100 accredited journalism schools.