The Howard Center @Cronkite_ASU develops the next generation of investigative journalists by producing national multimedia projects. Funded by @ScrippsHowardFd.
Could journalists’ AI prompts be subpoenaed? In the latest issue of the Finely Tuned newsletter, Shelby Grossman, @HowardCenterASU AI expert, answers just that with media attorney David J. Bodney. Click to read below, and subscribe! ⬇️howardcenter.asu.edu/newslet…
After the DOJ closed its investigation and rescinded its findings into Phoenix police's use of force practices, @HowardCenterASU student journalists picked up where the DOJ left off. Thank you @IRE_NICAR for recognizing this work: ire.org/2026/05/05/announcin…
The FAA has known for decades about the health risks of in-flight radiation exposure, but U.S. airlines don't have to warn, monitor or protect crews or passengers. Know the risk--calculate your in-flight radiation exposure with our tool: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/howar…
This spring, @HowardCenterASU launched Finely Tuned. The first edition of the quarterly newsletter explores the potential impact of journalists’ AI prompts being subpoenaed by the courts.
Read the article: howardcenter.asu.edu/newslet…
SABEW awarded our reporters at the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at @cronkite_asu and @merrillcollege for their work on "Off the Rails," an investigation into North America's railroad industry. Check out the project here: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rail…
Introducing the Inclusive Excellence in Journalism inaugural fellows: Matthew Barton, Lucas Bogardus, Kallie Bourgeois, Justin Jordan, Samantha Smith and Genesis Trujillo.
The Howard Center is proud to launch The Beam and its first AI tool for public service: the Arizona school board meeting chatbot. thebeam.org/arizona-school-b…
The Beam aims to harness the power of AI to empower Arizona families to ask the questions that matter to them. Learn more about our new school board meeting chatbot, available at thebeam.org/arizona-school-b…. You just need a free ChatGPT account!
The impact of investigative journalism is real! Weeks after release of “Off the Rails,” the @USDOT said it'll “dramatically increase” the # of rail bridge inspectors—a major expansion of federal oversight. Check out the investigation w/@HowardCenterUMD: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rail…
ALT Congratulations to the @HowardCenterASU team that worked on this collaboration with @frontlinepbs — just nominated for Outstanding Climate, Environment, or Climate Coverage at the 47th News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
Special shoutout to Belén Tavares, a @humphreyfellowship fellow, who spent her professional affiliation at the Howard Center and traveled to Alaska for this reporting, and Lauren Mucciolo, the Howard Center’s Executive Producer, for producing this documentary.
“Alaska’s Vanishing Native Villages” examines how remote coastal communities are navigating flooding, erosion, warming temperatures, and bureaucratic challenges. 🎥Visit the link in our bio to watch the full documentary.
“Alaska’s Vanishing Native Villages” examines how remote coastal communities are navigating flooding, erosion, warming temperatures, and bureaucratic challenges. 🎥Visit the link in our bio to watch the full documentary.
Special shoutout to Belén Tavares, a @humphreyfellowship fellow, who spent her professional affiliation at the Howard Center and traveled to Alaska for this reporting, and Lauren Mucciolo, the Howard Center’s Executive Producer, for producing this documentary.