Two universities stripped Charlie Rose of prestigious journalism awards after multiple sexual misconduct allegations came last week against the veteran journalist.
On Friday, both Arizona State University and the University of Kansas revoked their respective awards previously given to Rose in order to send a message on the seriousness of sexual assault and harassment.
Dean Christopher Callahan of Arizona’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication told the Associated Press they revoked Rose’s 2015 award because the allegations against him were too “egregious” to overlook.
“The actions victimized young women much like those who make up the overwhelming majority of Cronkite students,” Callahan explained. “Young women who deserve to enter workplaces that reward them for their hard work, intelligence and creativity and where they do not have to fear for their safety or dignity.”
Similarly, the University of Kansas’ William Allen White Foundation revoked the award given to Rose this past spring, the National Citation award, following a vote from the board of trustees. Rose “does not exemplify the ideals of this award,” they said in a statement.
Both CBS and PBS have cut ties with Rose after eight women who previously worked with him accused the veteran journalist of sexual misconduct earlier this week. Since the original Washington Post report, three more women have come forward with similar accounts.
Rose apologized in response to the Post report, but said he disputed some of the allegations.
