Three women scholars chatting in the Arizona State Legislature

Women in Politics: SUSI Scholars Meet with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

Albert Einstein said, “time flies when you are having fun.” Today marks the 17th day since the 2023 SUSI Scholars journalism program began at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism. In between the learning, practical sessions, networking and fun, one could…

Week Three in the Valley of the Sun and Learning about the U.S. Judiciary System

In this blog post, I’ll share the highlights of the third week of our Phoenix adventure. These past weeks were full of exciting experiences and interesting discussions. So, let’s get started! Highlight 1: Arriving in Phoenix When I arrived in Phoenix, the heat took…

Media Research and Media Education in the Global South: Comparative Studies and Joint Online Courses by SUSI ’23 Scholars

For the SUSI Scholars, June 16 was a day for working on research projects and curricular agendas. Every scholar presented their research project and curricular agenda proposals and pitches. Some scholars have not yet made up their minds about the…
Retha Hill points to a screen with a video illustration of AI tools, while the scholars observe

Transforming Immersive Gaming Worlds into News Content: Reclaiming Audiences from the Younger Generation

Stepping into a virtual gallery, where portraits come alive and narrate their captivating tales, may sound like a plot straight out of Harry Potter. However, this remarkable scenario is a reality within Retha Hill’s classroom. As the executive director of…
The scholars sitting around the conference table in Cronkite 444

Open Your Mind and Be Skeptical! SUSI Scholars Learned About Responsible Media Consumption

In our era of quickly spreading information and new technology development, a huge problem has arisen: disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. Some of the most efficient means of avoiding fake consumption are through media literacy and fact-checking. However, these tools…