David Kerley
(Journalism, B.S., '79)
David Kerley III graduated in 1979 with a degree in journalism. Kerley is a correspondent for ABC News based in Washington, D.C. and contributes regularly to all ABC News broadcasts, including "World News Tonight," "Good Morning America" and "Nightline." Kerley began his career on the Central Coast, and has since traveled to every continent except Antarctica on behalf of ABC News. He’s covered presidential campaigns, natural disasters and many major breaking news stories. His in-depth reporting has included stories on the technology boom, genetically engineered crops, African American Islam, American Neo-Nazis and the U.S. military. Kerley has been honored with National and Regional Emmy Awards, a Peabody, and Edward R. Murrow awards for coverage at ABC News. Kerley and his wife, Janet, have two children