Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prizes were established as an incentive to excellence in journalism, literature, music and drama by Hungarian-born American journalist Joseph Pulitzer. Based on his deep interest in the progress and elevation of American journalism and his visionary acumen, Pulitzer created in his 1904 will these prestigious awards in a "noble profession and one of unequaled importance for its influence upon the minds and morals of the people." Having written his will broadly enough, Pulitzer gave the overseer advisory board discretion to integrate changes that now include awards for online journalism.

For more information: https://www.pulitzer.org/

Faculty Year
Nicole Carroll
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
2018
Sarah Cohen
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Investigative Reporting Category
2002
Natalie Diaz
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
2021
Stephen Doig
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Public Service Category
1993
Rita Dove
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Former
Received while at ASU
1987
Leonard Downie
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Washington Post received 25 Pulitzer Prizes and three Gold medals in Public Service during his tenure as executive editor.
Angela Hill
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
National Reporting
2024
Bert Höelldobler
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Nonfiction Category
Emeritus
1991
Mitchell S. Jackson
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Feature Writing
2021
Azmat Khan
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
International Reporting
Former
Received while at ASU
2022
Walter Robinson
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Public Service Category
2003