UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media wins 6th straight Hearst National Championship

Posted Jun 11, 2024
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, considered the Pulitzers of collegiate journalism, named UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media as the 2024 national champion in collegiate journalism. It is the school’s sixth straight national intercollegiate championship, ninth in the 10 past years, and 13th since 2002, far surpassing the closest competitors. (UNC.edu)

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