Ann Curry

Ann Curry, an American journalist and photojournalist who has reported on the natural and military disasters of nearly 45 years. Her focus is on the suffering of those living in these regions. Curry covered the conflicts in Kosovo Iraq Syria Lebanon Palestine Afghanistan Darfur Congo, and Central African Republic. Ann Curry was an American journalist, TV news reporter and host best known as a correspondent for the Today program a morning broadcast newscast on NBC. Her reporting stood out for her reporting on humanitarian emergencies that took place in war-torn nations as well as natural catastrophes. Curry was born in Japan and was educated by her Japanese mother. Her father served as a U.S. Navy sailor. Curry's parents met in Japan which is the country where her father was stationed since World War II. They were frequently moving due to the military duties of her father. Curry was able to complete her high school education in Ashland Oregon. In 1978 she graduated at her school at the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Her exposure to different cultures and the experiences she had during her growing up likely influenced her empathetic way of communicating on issues of international significance. Ann Curry is a famous American journalist, anchor for news and reporter working for NBC. Find her biography to get more information about this woman. Curry's family relocated often which is why Curry was not able to stay at a single school for more than two months. Curry attended various schools which included San Diego Alameda Oregon Virginia as well as Virginia. Ashland is where she finally graduated from high school. Her broadcasting career began as an internship at KTVL Channel 10 Medford in Oregon. When she was 22 she became the first female journalist for the station. In Portland, Oregon she was named anchor and reporter by KGW the NBC affiliate. After four years, she relocating back to Los Angeles as a reporter for the KCBS-TV. Two Emmy Awards were won during her six year association with KCBS-TV.