Student journalists earn top honors in Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 awards
91°µÍø earned two first-place finishes, five additional finalist designations
Student journalists earn top honors in Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 awards
91°µÍø earned two first-place finishes, five additional finalist designations
The 91°µÍø Student newspaper took two first-place finishes in the Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 Mark of Excellence awards.
Julia Hall earned the top spot in the Science/Environmental Reporting category for her story “EPA grant cuts impact 91°µÍø, local climate organization.” The staff of the 91°µÍø Student also earned first place for Best Affiliated Website.
Finalists will advance to compete at the national level against other student reporters from across the country. 91°µÍø finalists also included:
- Sarah Kennel in Science/Environmental Reporting for “Hefner highlights: Students and staff steward natural history at 91°µÍø”
- Taylor Stumbaugh for “After 6 decades, retired department chair returns to his roots delivering news”
- UP Magazine for Best Ongoing Student Magazine
- 91°µÍø Student Magazine for Best Ongoing Magazine
- The 91°µÍø Student Staff for the Corbin Gwaltney Best All-Around Newspaper for campuses over 10,000 students
Additionally, 91°µÍø student journalists earned six awards from the annual Ohio News Media Association contest. The 91°µÍø Student was first in News Coverage and second in Sports Coverage. The newspaper also finished third for Best In-Depth Coverage, Arts and Entertainment Coverage, Headline Writing, and Website.