Cronkite Award Student Panel

Event description

  • Academic events
  • Free
  • Inclusion
  • Professional and career development

Iconic Spanish-language journalists Jorge Ramos and María Elena Salinas will accept the 42nd Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism on Tuesday, February 24 and students will get an up close and personal opportunity to ask the groundbreaking journalists questions during a Q&A Panel on Monday, February 23.

The student panel is open to all students and begins at 4 p.m. in the First Amendment Forum and will be moderated by two Cronkite students, Hailey Jimenez and Serenity Reynolds.

The Cronkite Award — named for the late CBS News anchor — honors prominent journalists and media executives, recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of the recipient.

Event contact

Tracy Lewis
Date

Monday, February 23, 2026



Time

4:00 pm5:00 pm (MST)


Location

Cronkite School, First Amendment Forum

Cost

Free