Katie Couric is an American journalist and television personality. She is best known for her 15-year tenure as the anchor of the NBC NEWS program 'Today' from 1991 to 2006, alongside Matt Lauer and Al Roker. She also served as a correspondent for the CBS Evening NEWS and hosted her own syndicated talk show, 'Katie'. Couric graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979 with a degree in American Studies and worked as a reporter for NBC affiliate WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. before joining the 'Today' show. She also co-hosted the show with Bryant Gumbel from 1991 to 1997. Couric has won numerous awards for her work in journalism and newscasting, including multiple Emmy Awards.