Ann Curry

Ann Curry has worked as a journalist for nearly 45 years. Her reporting focuses on natural disasters as well as war zones. Curry was a reporter for the wars that raged in Kosovo Iraq Syria Lebanon Palestine Afghanistan Darfur Congo, and Central African Republic. Ann Curry was an American journalist, reporter for the TV news and host best known for her work as a reporter on the Today program, a daily morning news show that aired on NBC. Curry became known in particular for her reporting of natural disasters and humanitarian crises that occurred within war-torn areas. Curry's father served as a sailor in the U.S. Navy and her mother was Japanese. Her mother was stationed with the father of her parents in Japan following World War II. Because of her father's work in the military and the frequent moves they made. They eventually arrived in Ashland Oregon where Curry attended the high school. Curry graduated in 1978, with the degree of Bachelor's in Journalism at the University of Oregon. Her exposure to different cultures and experiences during her upbringing likely influenced her empathetic method of communication regarding international matters. Ann Curry is a well-known American journalist and news anchor employed by NBC. Discover More about the life of Ann Curry by reading her biography. They moved frequently, so Curry didn't stay in one place for more than two years. She traveled extensively to places including San Diego Alameda Oregon and Virginia. Then, she graduated from Ashland High School. The broadcasting profession began with an internship with KTVL Channel 10 Medford in Oregon. At age 22 she became the first journalist female for the station. Then she was promoted to the post of anchor and reporter for KGW which was an NBC station in Portland, Oregan. After moving to Los Angeles, she became an anchor and reporter for KCBS TV four years after making the move into the city. The two Emmy Awards were won during her time with the KCBS-TV.