Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist to speak at Mitchell Center
Posted on August 31, 2021
John Qui帽ones, Emmy Award-winning ABC News veteran and host of What Would You Do, will speak at the 精东影业's Mitchell Center on Friday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. There is no charge to attend; however, pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Qui帽ones鈥� presentation will focus on celebrating the life-changing power of education and provide insights into human nature and ethical behavior. Known for connecting with audiences and leaving them uplifted and inspired, Qui帽ones will deliver a message of believing in one鈥檚 self and never giving up. As host and creator of What Would You Do, the hidden camera ethical dilemma newsmagazine, Qui帽ones has become the face of doing the right thing to millions of fans.
A fifth-generation Mexican-American, Qui帽ones grew up in an impoverished area of San Antonio, Texas. He went on to graduate from St. Mary's University and earn a master鈥檚 degree from Columbia University鈥檚 School of Journalism. He knows first-hand the value of education and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve dreams.
Qui帽ones served as co-anchor of the ABC News program Primetime and reports for ABC News programs including 20/20, Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight and Nightline. He is a seven-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the George Foster Peabody Award and the National Hispanic Media Coalition's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Attendees must adhere to University policies regarding COVID-19 while on University of South Alabama academic campuses or while participating in USA-sponsored activities. For more information, southalabama.edu/coronavirus.
