Ana Cabrera to receive Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University is honored to announce that Ana Cabrera, nationally recognized journalist, MS NOW anchor and Murrow College alumna, will receive the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism at the 50th Murrow Symposium on April 6-8, 2026. Cabrera, who graduated summa cum laude from the Murrow College in 2004 with degrees in Communication and Foreign Languages and Cultures, will also deliver an acceptance address at the Lifetime Achievement Ceremony event on Tuesday, April 7.

Cabrera's career reflects a trajectory defined by rigorous reporting, clarity of storytelling, and dedication to the public interest. She began at KHQ-TVin Spokane before moving to KMGH-TVin Denver, where her coverage of the High Park Fire earned an Emmy Award and contributed to a Mark Twain Award-winning morning broadcast.

She later joined CNN as a correspondent and anchor, reporting on major national and international events, including the unrest in Ferguson, the Charlottesville rally, and the London Bridge attack. Now the anchor of a two-hourblock of MS NOW Reports, Cabrera continues to shape national conversations through incisive, community-centered journalism.

Now the anchor of a two-hour block of MS NOW Reports, Ana Cabrera continues to shape national conversations through incisive, community-centered journalism.

Cabrera's journey from Murrow student to nationally recognized journalist makes her an especially meaningful honoree, said Bruce Pinkleton, dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

"Few modern journalists so clearly reflect Murrow's legacy in his resolve to tell critical stories through accurate, steady, and balanced reporting," Pinkleton said. "Ana's coverage of events resulting in social and political unrest - the racial strife following the shooting of Michael Brown, the Unite the Right rally, or the London Bridge terrorist attacks - reveals a dedication to impartial reporting and an ability to bring clarity to fast-moving events."

The 50th Murrow Symposium, themed "The Murrow Standard: Built on Legacy. Defining the Future," will feature keynote presentations, workshops, and conversations with leading voices across journalism and strategic communication. Each year, the event connects WSU students with industry professionals, fostering mentorship, dialogue, and hands-onlearning experiences that reflect the enduring values of integrity, courage, and public service associated with the Murrow standard of excellence.

More information about the Murrow Symposium, including how to attend or participate on the WSU Pullman campus, is available on the event's official website.

Media Contacts

• Brett Atwood, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, [email protected]