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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“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.
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The Rochester City School District is preparing to re-absorb East Upper and Lower Schools after more than a decade of partnership with the University of Rochester. -
Adequate housing is a fundamental human right, according to the United Nations. But for people with newly acquired disabilities, finding a place that is accessible, affordable, and nearby can be a challenge. -
Mike Patterson shares how paralysis, stigma and scarce accessible housing shape life after gun violence, and why stable, affordable homes matter.
