Noelle E. C. Evans
Education reporter/producerNoelle E. C. Evans is WXXI's Murrow Award-winning Education reporter/producer. She took on the role in 2022 after two-and-a-half years on general assignment.
In her tenure as Education reporter, Noelle has been awarded 2023 National and Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excellence in Diversity Equity and Inclusion, a 2023 PMJA Award for News Feature, and a 2022 JANY Runner-up Award for Enterprise Reporting.
Her background in documentary filmmaking shapes her storytelling; her experience in education informs her on-the-ground human interest approach to news features.
Noelle's first newsroom position was in Quito, Ecuador, where she worked for a multi-national Latin American media organization. There she developed a nuanced understanding of the role of freedom of the press in democracy. She also sharpened her Spanish language skills (conversational, not yet fluent).
In 2016, Noelle was named a BBC Grace Wyndham Goldie scholar. While living in Cardiff, Wales, she worked with BBC Radio Wales and the BBC World Service. She received her master's degree in international journalism from Cardiff University, one of the top 10 ranking journalism schools in the U.K. Noelle was awarded the university’s USA Excellence Scholarship.
She freelances for NPR and BBC with a particular focus on Indigenous affairs and environment reporting. Her career began as an intern at WXXI in 2014 under the leadership of News Director Randy Gorbman.
Reach her at nevans@wxxi.org.
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Nazareth University’s new president is stepping into her role at a time when the federal landscape for higher education is shifting. -
This follows New York state Education Department citations at four elementary schools for low academic achievement among students with disabilities, and Black students. -
State aid to Rochester city schools fell short of expectations by several million dollars and now the district is changing plans ahead of next school year to bridge the gap. -
“There are many trees that, over the years, have kind of swallowed up parts of a (grave)stone a little bit," said Chris Petote, secretary with Friends of Mt. Hope. "It's just the nature of things." -
Union members with the Rochester Association of Paraprofessionals at the Rochester City School District call for higher wages. -
Recreation centers around the city of Rochester are opening up summertime programming starting this weekend.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on 6/22/26, guest host Noelle E.C. Evans and her panel discuss how to make play more inclusive for people of all ages and abilities. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 6/22/26, guest host Noelle Evans explores the value of inclusive play. Then, our "Connections Summer Sessions" series begins with a rebroadcast with astrophysicist Adam Frank. -
The Rochester City School District is moving forward with several multi-million-dollar construction projects this summer. -
Over 2,500 residents cast ballots in the election, with 63.2% voting in favor of the plan.
