Bilingual Journalism Program at ASU Prepares Students for Diverse Newsrooms

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University (ASU) offers a unique bilingual journalism training program that equips students with the skills and experience needed to fill the growing demand for diverse voices in newsrooms across the country. With few such programs available in the U.S., ASU’s program is making a significant contribution by providing a pipeline of newly trained journalists who are ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing media landscape. The program’s recent Spanish newscast, which marked the end of the semester, showcased the students’ hard work and dedication, highlighting the importance of bilingual journalism in fostering a more inclusive and informed society.

Coach Herm Edwards Receives Five-Year NCAA Penalty for Recruiting Violations

Former Arizona State University (ASU) head coach Herm Edwards received a five-year show-cause penalty from the NCAA for recruiting violations involving over 30 prospects during the COVID-19 no-visit period. The punishment, which commenced on April 15, is among the most severe handed down to a coach in NCAA history. Six other former ASU staffers also received penalties ranging from three to ten years. In addition, ASU self-imposed a postseason ban for the 2023 season and will vacate nine of its wins from 2021-22 for using ineligible players.

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