The University wins Hearst competition

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The University of Kansas won first place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program 2008-2009 Intercollegiate Writing Competition.

Doug Ward, assistant professor of journalism, said the award was reflective of the students and the teachers in the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

rankings

1. University of Kansas

2. University of Missouri

3. Northwestern University

4. Arizona State University

5. University of Kentucky

6. University of Montana

7. Syracuse University

8. University of Georgia, University of Illinois (tie)

9. University of Iowa

“It fits with the tradition of the school,” Ward said. “Strong writing, strong reporting and strong editing.”

Ward said the award was a tribute to Ted Frederickson, former newspaper reporting professor.

Matt Erickson, Olathe senior and repeat Hearst winner, said Frederickson was a central part to winning the award.

“He’s really great at working with people,” Erickson said. “I definitely couldn’t have done my stories at that level without his help.”

Erickson said he was proud and humbled to receive the award.

“It shows that the School of Journalism is a top notch institution and The Kansan is a top notch student newspaper,” Erickson said.

The award is based on six writing competitions during the academic year, and gives $10,000 to the first place school. The University’s submissions accumulated the highest student points from the competitions.

The award recognized the following students:

Thor Nystrom – Second place for feature writing

Matthew Erickson – First place for in-depth writing

Megan Hirt – Second place for in-depth writing

Rustin Dodd – First place for sports writing

Mark Dent – Third place for personality/profile writing

— — Edited by Heather Melanson

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