Arizona State University: NBC News' 'Today' Anchor Al Roker Honored With 2021 Cronkite Award

Press release from Arizona State University:

March 3, 2022

Al Roker, the Emmy Award-winning weatherman and popular anchor for NBC News’ "Today," reflected on his career, his experiences with racism in the newsroom and the continued evolution of journalism and weathercasting as he accepted the 38th annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism presented by Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

ASU Executive Vice President and University Provost Nancy Gonzales presented Roker with the award Tuesday in front of 900 supporters at the first in-person awards luncheon since 2019.

During an acceptance speech filled with humor, Roker recalled his time as a child watching Walter
Cronkite on "CBS Evening News," as well as other influences such as Chet Huntley, David Brinkley and Frank Reynolds.

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