When Autriya Maneshni arrived in the United States in 2009, she learned how to speak English from watching news programs, including those on Arizona PBS.Years later, Maneshni is set to embark on her own journalism career after attending the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and reporting for the news division of Arizona PBS, Cronkite News.
Local news is in a tough spot it’s still desired by readers but due to funding cuts and consumer reliance on the internet, it’s become more difficult for the newspaper industry to deliver.
Shreeshiv Patel says his decision to study at Arizona State University was motivated by the emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship in many of the university’s degree programs.
Wyatt Myskow found his love for writing and reporting in high school after he was appointed editor-in-chief of his school newspaper in Apple Valley, California. That moment pushed him to pursue journalism as a college major and potential career.Since then, he’s built an extensive portfolio while breaking some major stories as a student journalist.