Award-winning CBS correspondent Pitts to speak at Wes Watkins Center
Monday, February 7, 2011
A journalist who has won numerous Emmys and Associated Press awards, Pitts has been recognized for his coverage of the War in Iraq, September 11th and Ground Zero, the war in Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina, Kuwait during the military buildup, and the refugee crisis in Kosovo. He is CBS News’ chief national correspondent, contributing correspondent for 60 Minutes and author of Step Out On Nothing.
“SGA Speakers Board always tries to bring a diverse group of speakers to campus each year and we are extremely excited to welcome Byron Pitts,” said Chelsea Kroll, SGA speaker’s board chair. “Mr. Pitts brings diversity with his unique childhood story. He grew up in a single parent home and lacked the more frivolous things in life. He was illiterate until the age of 12 and had an impeding stutter until the age of 20. Even with these difficulties his childhood goal was to be on 60 Minutes by the age of 45.”
Pitts shares his incredible story of perseverance and strength and inspires audiences to reach for their dreams. His presentation titled “Step Out On Nothing”, depicts his journey to success.