Ann Curry

Ann Curry
Name	Ann Curry
Caption	Ann Curry in 2014
Birth date	19 November 1956
Birth place	Agana, Guam
Alma mater	University of Oregon
Occupation	Journalist, television personality
Years active	1978–present
Spouse	Brian Ross (m. 1988–2006)

Ann Curry

Ann Curry is an American broadcast journalist and television personality known for international reporting, investigative features, and network anchoring. She has worked for major news organizations including NBC News, Dateline NBC, Today and CNN. Curry is noted for field reporting from conflict zones and natural disasters, as well as for humanitarian advocacy connected to her journalism.

Early life and education

Curry was born in Agana, Guam to a family of mixed Japanese American and Irish American ancestry, and grew up in Redwood City, California and Eugene, Oregon. She attended North Eugene High School before matriculating at the University of Oregon, where she studied arts and communications and was involved with campus media. Her early life connected her to Pacific Islander communities and the post-World War II milieu of Guam and the United States territories.

Career

Curry began her journalism career in local television markets, reporting for stations such as KCBA in Salinas, California and KTVL in Medford, Oregon. She moved through regional newsrooms including KTVU in Oakland, California and KGW in Portland, Oregon before joining national networks. Curry worked at CNN as a correspondent and anchor in the 1990s, where she covered major international developments and humanitarian crises. In 1997 she joined NBC News, contributing across platforms including Today, Dateline NBC, and the network’s evening broadcasts.

Major assignments and reporting highlights

Curry’s reporting has included coverage of armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, and diplomatic developments. She reported from the frontlines during the War in Afghanistan and on the aftermath of the Iraq War, including reporting on civilian impact and reconstruction. Curry covered the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami aftermath, reporting from affected areas in Indonesia and Thailand and highlighting relief operations by organizations such as United Nations agencies and international NGOs. She reported on the Darfur conflict and its humanitarian consequences, bringing attention to displaced populations, refugee camps, and peacekeeping efforts by African Union and United Nations forces.

Other major assignments included coverage of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, with reporting from the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, and the Haiti earthquake of 2010, where she documented rescue operations, medical relief, and international aid coordination. Curry conducted high-profile interviews with political leaders and cultural figures, reporting on summits involving United Nations General Assembly sessions, diplomatic visits between heads of state, and international meetings such as G8/G20 forums.

Television hosting and anchoring roles

Curry served as a co-anchor and correspondent on Today, where she was a principal news anchor and feature reporter. She was a prominent correspondent and occasional substitute anchor on NBC Nightly News and appeared on Dateline NBC contributing long-form investigative segments. In 2012 she was named the main anchor of Today, a role that involved daily hosting, interviews, and live coverage. After leaving the morning program, Curry continued television work with specials and series, including projects for PBS and other broadcast partners focusing on global stories and humanitarian themes.

Awards and recognition

Curry’s journalism has been recognized with multiple awards and honors. She has received journalism awards from organizations such as the Peabody Awards and the Emmy Awards for reporting excellence, including coverage of humanitarian crises and investigative pieces. Professional associations including the National Association of Black Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association have acknowledged her contributions to diversity and international reporting. Curry has also been honored by humanitarian organizations and civic groups for elevating global humanitarian issues in mainstream media.

Personal life

Curry was married to Brian Ross from 1988 until their divorce in 2006; they have one daughter. She has maintained ties to Oregon and to communities in the Pacific Islands, and has spoken publicly about her family heritage, cultural identity, and experiences as a woman in broadcast journalism. Curry’s professional life has involved frequent international travel and extended field assignments, shaping her personal commitments to global humanitarian concerns.

Philanthropy and humanitarian work

Beyond reporting, Curry has engaged in advocacy and philanthropic activity linked to crises she covered. She has collaborated with humanitarian organizations, participated in awareness campaigns related to refugee welfare, disaster relief, and maternal-child health, and supported initiatives connected to United Nations relief efforts. Curry’s humanitarian work includes partnerships with international NGOs, appearances at fundraising events, and public speaking on issues such as displaced populations, emergency response, and global human rights.

Category:American journalists Category:Television news anchors Category:People from Eugene, Oregon Category:University of Oregon alumni