Howard Center for
Developing the next generation of investigative reporters by teaching them how to report and produce national multimedia investigations in partnership with professional newsrooms.
Our Investigations
About Us
ASU’s Howard Center for Investigative Journalism produces national multimedia investigations in collaboration with professional newsrooms. Our student-produced journalism has won major awards, including prizes from Investigative Reporters & Editors and the Society of Professional Journalists, and has been published by The Associated Press, USA Today, PBS NewsHour, The Houston Chronicle, The Arizona Republic, Inside Climate News and others. In addition to developing the next generation of investigative reporters, we aim to set the gold standard for investigative journalism education.
Student & Alumni Opportunities
Roy W. Howard Fellowships
This fellowship program, created in honor of the late news industry executive and pioneer Roy W. Howard, places select Howard Center graduates in nonprofit investigative newsrooms for one year.
Master's Degree in Investigative Journalism
This unique interdisciplinary program is designed for early or mid-career journalists, as well as career-switchers. Students spend their capstone semester in the Howard Center.
Our Graduates
Howard Center graduates are the next generation of investigative journalists whose common experiences help them share reporting best practices and other opportunities, as well as support each other.
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“I have used almost every technique you taught me over the last two days.”
“Every day in the Howard Center was a new adventure. I learned how to find better sources, challenge myself to think outside the box, think critically about everything and write strong so readers would stay engaged and learn. Plus, the guidance I received from Maud and Lauren was so incredible, I often find myself in my current reporting job thinking, ‘What would Maud and Lauren do?”
“The experience I gained from working in the Howard Center is unparalleled. I collaborated with peers who were passionate about uncovering the truth; developed the capacity to collect, analyze and share data; and tackled issues with real world implications.”
”Working in the Howard Center taught me how to build a comprehensive and impactful story out of a web of interviews and data collected over three months. The Howard Center method for organizing and pacing investigations is what I now use for all my long-term projects.”
“My time working with the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism was unquestionably the highlight of my collegiate career. To be involved in such high caliber journalism—as a student—was extremely demanding, but enormously satisfying.”
“The reporting skills I learned during my time at ASU’s Howard Center have already been indispensable to the start of my journalism career, and I have no doubt the experience I gained under Maud and Lauren’s remarkable leadership will continue to pay off in dividends.”
“The Howard Center gave me enormous experience and knowledge in a short period of time and was a jumpstart for my career after ASU. Having my name published in leading media organizations in the country has opened many doors for me, not only in [the nation of] Georgia but beyond. I currently write stories for EU4Business and it would not be possible without some of the skills I have gained at the Howard Center.”
“My two semesters at the Howard Center were the most formative of my time at Cronkite. The opportunity to lead months-long investigative projects with the support of world class editors while still in college is unparalleled. The skills and experiences I gained through the Howard Center were pivotal in shaping my future as a journalist.”
“ASU’s Howard Center is the very best of programs to prepare students for work in the real world. Maud Beelman and Lauren Mucciolo lead students through the ins and outs of investigative work while giving them an opportunity to report on important stories.”
“The Howard Center allowed me to dig deep into data analysis projects and build coding and mapping skills I didn’t have time to develop elsewhere, considering all the demands upon reporters’ time in modern newsrooms.”