Sydney Halliwell, graduate student in digital audience strategy at Cronkite School

Your future starts now

The possibilities for a career in storytelling are endless. Who will you become at the Cronkite School?

Launch your career in media

The Cronkite School is one of the nation’s top journalism and mass communication schools. With professional programs in digital media, broadcast news, sports reporting, media innovation, public relations, digital marketing, Spanish-language news and more, Cronkite offers hands-on learning experiences and access to competitive internships and opportunities from day one.

BEA School Rankings

Cronkite School tops BEA rankings for third consecutive year

The Cronkite School took the top spot in the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) ranking of schools based on the creative achievements of their students.

Hayden Cilley

Graduate student reflects on lessons learned at Cronkite School

Hayden Cilley will graduate with his master’s degree at the Cronkite School’s spring 2024 convocation.

Madison Young

Cronkite alumna thrives in Disneyland Resort internship

Madison Young graduated from the Cronkite School in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.

Areas of study

Journalism that drives change

Spanning three major cities, our award-winning newsrooms produce TV news that reaches more than 1 million Arizonans each day, and digital news published on trusted media sites nationwide.

Sports beyond the games

Cronkite students cover Phoenix’s five major professional athletic teams, collegiate sports, the Cactus League, esports, and the issues that impact athletes, teams and fans.

Two students work together to set up a camera.

Smart, strategic communication

In immersive programs specializing in public relations, digital marketing and media innovation, Cronkite students create real campaigns for real clients, driving real impact.

My time at Cronkite prepared me for anything. I learned how to spot great stories, how to craft a narrative around those stories that can engage an audience and how to harness technological tools to deliver those stories in the most impactful way. There is no better proving ground for a career in storytelling. I use the skills I learned at Cronkite every day.

Jordan LaPier (’08) Public Relations Director, Partnership for Public Service
Undergraduate Commencement

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Spring 2024 Convocation

Friday, May 10 at 9 a.m.
Desert Financial Arena

Cronkite Fall Welcome 2024

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
First Amendment Forum