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WSU Grad Wins Murrow Award for Journalism Career
Ana Cabrera honored for commitment to uncovering truth as national news anchor
Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:05am
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The Murrow Award's iconic television camera symbol is reimagined as a bold, colorful pop art statement, celebrating the legacy of principled journalism.Pullman TodayWashington State University graduate and national news anchor Ana Cabrera was awarded the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism by WSU's Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. Cabrera, who studied journalism at WSU and began her career at Spokane's KHQ-TV, praised Murrow's dedication to serving the public and encouraged young journalists to take risks in their reporting.
Why it matters
The Murrow Award is one of the most prestigious honors in journalism, recognizing excellence in broadcast news. Cabrera's award highlights the caliber of journalism education at WSU and the accomplishments of its alumni, inspiring the next generation of reporters to uphold Murrow's legacy of principled, impactful reporting.
The details
During the award ceremony at WSU's Compton Union Building, Cabrera shared her journey from Spokane to Denver to CNN and MS NOW, where she has covered major news events like the 2012 Aurora Theater shooting and the Shasta Groene kidnapping. She credited her willingness to take risks as critical to her success, leading her to high-profile roles interviewing world leaders and anchoring breaking news coverage.
- Cabrera received the Murrow Award during a ceremony on Tuesday at WSU's Pullman campus.
- Cabrera began her journalism career at Spokane's KHQ-TV news station after studying at WSU.
The players
Ana Cabrera
A Washington State University graduate and national news anchor who was awarded the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism by her alma mater.
Edward R. Murrow
The renowned journalist and broadcaster whose legacy the Murrow College of Communication at WSU is named after, known for his commitment to uncovering the truth and serving the public through principled reporting.
WSU's Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
The journalism school at Washington State University that awarded Cabrera the prestigious Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award.
What they’re saying
“He made it his mission to uncover the truth.”
— Ana Cabrera, News Anchor
“Cabrera encouraged young WSU journalists to take risks and commit to uncovering facts during her Tuesday visit to the Pullman campus.”
— Anthony Kuipers, Author
The takeaway
Cabrera's Murrow Award win highlights the strong journalism program at Washington State University and the caliber of reporters it produces, inspiring students to follow in the footsteps of principled journalists like Murrow who are committed to truth-telling and public service.
