Two CJC Students Place in 2021-2022 Hearst Sports Writing Competition
Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student journalists were recognized in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing competition. Zachary Huber, B.S. Journalism 2021, won third place and Journalism junior Payton Titus tied for 19th place.
The 2021-2022 Sports Writing Competition received 119 entries from 66 schools. UF is currently in third place in the Intercollegiate Writing Competition based on accumulated student points from the three of five writing competitions held thus far. The Intercollegiate winner will be announced after completion of all five writing competitions in May.
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, now in its 62nd year, also includes two photojournalism, one audio, two television, and four multimedia competitions. The program offers up to $700,000 in scholarships, matching grants and stipends annually.
There are 103 universities of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication with accredited undergraduate journalism programs that are eligible to participate in the Hearst monthly competitions.
Posted: March 24, 2022
Category: Alumni News, College News, Student News
Tagged as: 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards, 2021-2022 Hearst Sports Writing Competition, Hearst Journalism Awards, Payton Titus, Zachary Huber
