Peter Van Sant — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of four Emmy Awards, three Edward R. Murrow Awards, and an Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award
Correspondent for CBS News and 48 Hours
Co-authored 'Perfectly Executed' and wrote/produced the documentary 'Three Days in September'
Graduated cum laude from Washington State University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Communications

Biography

Born on February 21, 1953, in Seattle, Washington, Peter Van Sant graduated cum laude from Washington State University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Communications. His early career in television news began at KAPY-LP in Port Angeles, WA, followed by roles at KMVT-TV, KCRG-TV, KETV, KOOL-TV, and WFAA-TV, where he served as a weekend anchor and reporter.

In 1984, Van Sant joined CBS News, initially working in Atlanta as a correspondent for CBS Evening News.