August 26, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — The Associated Collegiate Press announces finalists in its 2025 Multimedia Story of the Year competition.

The winners will be announced at the ACP Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, at MediaFest25, the Fall National College Media Convention, in Washington, D.C.

After the winners are announced on Oct. 18, a gallery of the winners and honorable mentions will be shared on this website allowing student journalists and advisers to see all of the entries recognized in the competition.

Congratulations to the finalists in the following Multimedia Story of the Year contests —

Multimedia News Story
Multimedia Feature Story
Multimedia Sports Story
Photo Slide Show
Interactive Graphic
Social Media Reporting
Podcast
Blog

Please join us at MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15 – 18. Register online.

This convention provides a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn from seasoned journalists, and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of media and journalism.

Individual Award finalists

Story of the Year
Reporter of the Year
Multimedia Story of the Year
Design of the Year
Photo of the Year
Cartoon of the Year
Broadcast Story of the Year

Ashley Borja, Mia Hollie, Leo Miranda
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
Are You Traveling Over Troubled NYC Bridges?

Natalia Fierro-Gomez, Sara Leon, Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
United by District, Divided by Rights

Krish Dev, Dharma Niles
Washington Square News, New York University
NYU Hit with 10 Class Action Lawsuits Following Data Breach

Arin Wade
Northern Review, Ohio Northern University
Rite Aid Closure in Ada and Its Impact on Patient Care

Staff
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
UK Swimmers Claim System Meant to Protect Them Failed

Astrid Code, Evelyn Mousigian, Anushka Raheja
The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Past Student Protests at the University of Michigan

Mary Corey, Anushka Raheja
The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
The 2024 Election Guide

Jackson Ford, Abhiram Juvvadi, Chenyao Liu, Derek Wong
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
How the Presidential Debate Unfolded Across Penn And Philadelphia

Staff
The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
Silence on South Mall

Tasfia Alam, Rhea Patney, Brina Ratangee, Alison Winters
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Sit-In and Encampment Influenced Last Semester’s Wave of Pro-Palestine Protests

Bella Garcia, Skylar Stock
Long Beach Current, California State University, Long Beach
Graduates Redefine Traditional College Experiences

Amy Walker, Keaton Weyers
Pulse, Central Washington University
Exploring Snoqualmie Tunnel

Paul Farias, Chris Messer
Foghorn News, Del Mar College (TX)
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again at Aurora Arts

Betsy Schlehuber
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
The Autistic Experience at Elon University

Viviana Diaz
The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
Graduates Fight the Theatre Major Stigma

Ben Butler, Mia Jones
The Daily Orange, Syracuse University (NY)
Inside a Night at Cuse Gourmet Deli & Café, Marshall Street’s 24/7 Spot

Diego Medel
The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
One Final Spin: Alchemy Records Bids Farewell — For Now

Armaan Dhillon, Helen Juwon Park, Natalie Ralston, Hao Tam Tran
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
The Pad O’ Guys

Carlee Hogsten, Christian Kantosky
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Dropping Bars: The Creation of the Voyage Movement

Ronaldo Bolaños, Samarie Goffney, Dang Le, Christine Vo
The Shorthorn, University of Texas at Arlington
Smoke Rises in Arlington

Abigail Adams
Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Golden State Warriors Meet Rainbow State Seasiders

Cap Henneman
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Heart of a Spartan

Erin Martin
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Rocket League Sparks Connection at Elon

Nicole Bharrat, Colby Trotter
Technician, North Carolina State University
Where’s the Juice?

Tony Gleason
The Graphic, Pepperdine University (CA)
House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline

Murphy McFarlane
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
As Tough as Ice

Isabella Tisdale
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Putting a Pin in History

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Jami Martin-Trainor, Isabella Tisdale
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Hardwood Meets the Heartland in Iowa Women’s Basketball Coach Jan Jensen

Henry Oelhafen, Aiden Rutman
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Vanderbilt Football 2024-25 Transfer Portal Tracker

Allison Campbell, Kristy Mace, Mack Smith
The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Shocker Madness Wraps Up Shocktoberfest with Scrimmage, Homecoming Festivities

Ella Miller
Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Quentin Blais, Lina Gebhardt
The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
Democratic National Convention – Chicago

Christopher Treble
el Don, Santa Ana College (CA)
New Automotive Bachelors Degree Coming Fall 2026

Jake Crandall
The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Sherman Is Squirming, Constituents Close to Fisticuffs

Ella Fling
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
Long Live the Queens

Diego Medel
The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
One Final Spin: Alchemy Records Bids Farewell — For Now

Jordan Barry, Cody Blissett, Emma Calabro
The Daily Iowan, University of Iowa
Gabe’s 50th

Staff
The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan
Election Day 2024 in Ann Arbor

Max Unkrich
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
Portland Timbers and La Galaxy Clash to a 1-1 Draw at Providence Park

Lauren Howe, Kayden Mulrooney
Talisman, Western Kentucky University
Welcome to Our House

Julien Hajenius
The Baylor Lariat, Baylor University (TX)
Baylor Homecoming Map

Ice Cesario, Gene Cymmer Ramirez, Samantha Satorre
Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laniakea and Our Remedies to Cosmic Loneliness

Ice Cesario, Gene Cymmer Ramirez, Samantha Satorre
Ke Alaka’i, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
The Immense Heaven, Laniakea

Staff
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
New Yorkers Look to the Future: Election ‘24

Athena Cheris, Kylie Clifton
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
54 Cups Of Tea: Inside Athena Cheris’ Caffeinated Journey

Lucia Gonzalez
The University Star, Texas State University-San Marcos
National Butterfly Decline Poses Threats for San Marcos

Ayushi Kadakia, Joey Ling, Hannah Um, L Yang
Daily Bruin, University of California, Los Angeles
Dishing It Out – A Closer Look at UCLA Dining’s Meal Plan Offerings

Tavish Sweeney
The News Record, University of Cincinnati (OH)
Cincinnati Festival of Lights

Carlee Hogsten, Akhila Nadimpalli
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Uk Swimmers Claim System Meant to Protect Them Failed

Coco Louie, Subha Mostafiz, Katherine Oung, Rhea Patney, Jacob Stoebner
Vanderbilt Hustler, Vanderbilt University (TN)
Class of 2024: The Senior Survey

Staff
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
Election Special Edition

Staff
Mustang Media Group, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
St. Fratty’s Day Social Reporting

Jake Cox, Nadine DeCero, Lina Gebhardt
The DePaulia, DePaul University (IL)
DePaul Sex-ed Group to Return with New Name

Cassie Schoene
Urban Plains, Drake University (IA)
The Midwest: The Region of CAFOS

Staff
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
Election 2024 Social Media Explainers

Samhi Boppana
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Hopkins Dining Workers Raise Concern About Management and Temp Workers

Staff
The Battalion, Texas A&M University
Draggieland at Texas A&M Instagram Coverage

Staff
The Crimson White, University of Alabama
Ice Detains UA Student

Tristin Hoffman, Sasha Love, Ana Narayan, Ysabella Sosa, Saj Sundaram
Daily Emerald, University of Oregon
UO Student Workers Union Strike

Staff
The Sunflower, Wichita State University (KS)
Flight 5342 from Wichita to D.C.

Trenton Rose, Sully Styles
The Appalachian, Appalachian State University (NC)
After Helene: Morganton

Caroline Handel, Rebecca Rand
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
What’s It Like to Plan for When You Lose It?

Emily Davis
NYCity News Service, City University of New York
We Might be Related

Georgie Gassaro, Ethan Kaufman
The Ithacan, Ithaca College (NY)
Pop Off! — Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”

Olivia Fitts
The Express, Las Positas College (CA)
The Blue Pill: All Hail Taylor Swift

Sab Cruz, Grace DiMattia, Emma Russell, Ava Zuerlein
Los Angeles Loyolan, Loyola University (CA)
Campus Falls Quiet as Students React to the 2024 Presidential Election

Jenna Tibby
The Corsair, Santa Monica College (CA)
Birding, Nature and Moods

Tommy DaSilva, Sophia Moore, Alejandro Rosales
The NewsHouse, Syracuse University (NY)
We the Students: LGBTQ+ in America

Alexis Baker, Carlee Hogsten, Laurel Swanz
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, University of Kentucky
Swim at Your Own Risk

Hannah Berns, Jake Gripp, Emma Rikalo
The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
Haunted Houses: The Littlefield House and Dormitory

Staff
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
President Armstrong Testifies in Front of Congress

Staff
Mustang News, California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo
St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebrations

Staff
The Collegian, California State University, Fresno
Highlights from Election Night

Staff
The Pendulum, Elon University (NC)
Election Day 2024

Katherine Martinez
The Hornet, Fullerton College (CA)
The Psych Ward Saved Me

Mia Zacatenco
Inside Fullerton, Fullerton College (CA)
One Student’s Journey Towards Embracing Personal Style While Plus-Size

Ro Salas
Inside Fullerton, Fullerton College (CA)
How MTV’s 1999 Show “Downtown” Is Finding a New Life Online

Kaitlin Tan
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Gertrude’s Owner John Shields Nurtures the Community Through Chesapeake Cooking

Staff
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Day Three of the 2025 Penn Relays

Staff
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Day Two of the 2025 Penn Relays