{"id":29409,"date":"2026-09-16T08:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=29409"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:17:40","slug":"2026-multiplatform-pacemaker-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2026\/09\/16\/2026-multiplatform-pacemaker-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Multiplatform Pacemaker finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Multiplatform Pacemaker finalists announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

32 finalists represent the \u2018best of the best\u2019 across digital, print platforms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 16, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINNEAPOLIS \u2014 To reflect the ever-changing landscape of college media, the Associated College Press has named 32 finalists in its Multiplatform Pacemaker competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacemaker winners will be announced at <\/strong>the Fall National College Media Convention<\/strong><\/a> at the ACP Awards Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Pacemaker is the association\u2019s preeminent award,\u201d executive director Laura Widmer said. \u201cACP is honored to recognize the best of the best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newest Pacemaker award honors the nation\u2019s top collegiate media as they serve readers across the platforms available to them \u2014 print, online, email newsletter, social media and audio\/video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is clearly a forward-thinking Pacemaker award that reflects the new college media ecosystem,\u201d Lundgren said. \u201cWhile ACP continues to award Pacemakers for individual platforms, it is increasingly important for judges to review how print, online, email newsletters, social media and audio\/video all come together to serve readers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 32 Multiplatform finalists represent 14 states and the Philippines. California set the pace with 11 finalists followed by Kentucky and Texas with three each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the finalists, 17 are from four-year colleges\/universities and five are from two-year colleges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To select the finalists, respected professionals including professors and current digital media professionals analyzed, discussed and rated each entry before selecting the finalists and Pacemakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please join us at the National College Media Convention<\/a> in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 4-7. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fall Pacemaker finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast
<\/a>Innovation<\/a>
Magazine<\/a>
Multiplatform
<\/a>Newspaper\/Newsmagazine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Multiplatform Pacemaker finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Mustang Media Group<\/strong>
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Print editors-in-chief: Jeremy Garza, Carly Heltzel, Archana Pisuapti
Website editors-in-chief: Archana Pisupati, Leila Touati
Advisers: Kim Bisheff, Richard Gearhart, Pat Howe, Patti Piburn, Jon Schlitt, Brady Teufel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Collegian
<\/strong>California State University, Fresno
Print editors-in-chief: Jazmin Alvarado, Isaac Marquez
Web editors-in-chief: Jazmin Alvarado, Isaac Marquez
Adviser: Donald Munro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beach TV News
<\/strong>California State University, Long Beach
Web editors-in-chief: Staff
Adviser: Jesus Ayala<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The State Hornet
<\/strong>California State University, Sacramento
Web editor-in-chief: Delaney Joyce
Adviser: Fernando Gallo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Union
<\/strong>El Camino College (CA)
Print editor-in-chief: Nikki Yunker
Web editors-in-chief: Staff
Adviser: Stefanie Frith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hornet Media
<\/strong>Fullerton College (CA)
Print editors-in-chief: Katherine Martinez, Mia Zacatenco
Web editor-in-chief: Elycia Young
Adviser: Jessica Langlois<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Express
<\/strong>Las Positas College (CA)
Print editor-in-chief: Camille LeDuc
Web editors-in-chief: Milo Jones, Camille LeDuc
Advisers: Melissa Korber, Marcus Thompson II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Los Angeles Loyolan
<\/strong>Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Web editors-in-chief: Olivia Silvester, Sabatino Stacchi
Advisers: Tom Nelson, Kevin O’Keeffe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pepperdine Graphic Media
<\/strong>Pepperdine University (CA)
Print editor-in-chief: Tony Gleason
Web editor-in-chief: Tony Gleason
Adviser: Elizabeth Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Corsair
<\/strong>Santa Monica College (CA)
Print editor-in-chief: Katie Easterson
Web editors-in-chief: Katie Easterson, Sofia Kieser, Tom Rosholt
Advisers: Gerard Burkhart, Samantha Nu\u00f1ez, Sharyn Obsatz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily Bruin
<\/strong>University of California, Los Angeles
Print editor-in-chief: Dylan Winward
Web editor-in-chief: Dylan Winward
Advisers: Doria Deen, Abigail Goldman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Northwestern
<\/strong>Northwestern University (IL)
Print editors-in-chief: Emily Lichty, Anavi Prakash
Web editors-in-chief: Emily Lichty, Anavi Prakash
Adviser: Stacia Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unified Media
<\/strong>Ball State University (IN)
Print editor-in-chief: Meghan Braddy
Web editors-in-chief: Jessica Bergfors, Meghan Braddy, Willow Emig, Brooke Follrad
Advisers: Terry Heifetz, Corey Ohlenkamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indiana Daily Student
<\/strong>Indiana University
Print editors-in-chief: Mia Hilkowitz, Andrew Miller
Web editors-in-chief: Mia Hilkowitz, Andrew Miller
Adviser: Ruth Witmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Iowan
<\/strong>University of Iowa
Print editor-in-chief: Roxy Ekberg
Web editors-in-chief: Roxy Ekberg, Isabelle Foland
Adviser: Jason Brummond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sunflower
<\/strong>Wichita State University (KS)
Print editor-in-chief: Taliyah Winn
Web editor-in-chief: Taliyah Winn
Adviser: Amy DeVault<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kentucky Kernel
<\/strong>University of Kentucky
Print editor-in-chief: Giana Gallo
Web editor-in-chief: Giana Gallo
Advisers: Ryan Craig, Bryce McNeil, David Stephenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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College Heights Herald
<\/strong>Western Kentucky University
Print editor-in-chief: Jake McMahon
Web editor-in-chief: Jake McMahon
Advisers: Chuck Clark, Carrie Pratt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talisman
<\/strong>Western Kentucky University
Print editors-in-chief: Clarissa Dean, Lindsey McIntosh, Oli Wood-Morris
Web editors-in-chief: Clarissa Dean, Carlee Hite, Lillie Nhep
Adviser: Clinton Lewis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Harvard Crimson
<\/strong>Harvard University (MA)
Print editors-in-chief: Matteo Diaz, Dhruv Patel
Web editors-in-chief: Matteo Diaz, Dhruv Patel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Michigan Daily
<\/strong>University of Michigan
Print editors-in-chief: Zachary Ajluni, Mary Corey, Edith Pendell, Zhane Yamin
Web editors-in-chief: Zachary Ajluni, Mary Corey, Edith Pendell, Zhane Yamin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ithacan
<\/strong>Ithaca College (NY)
Print editor-in-chief: Prakriti Panwar
Web editor-in-chief: Prakriti Panwar
Adviser: Casey Musarra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Orange
<\/strong>Syracuse University (NY)
Print editor-in-chief: Kendall Luther
Web editor-in-chief: Kendall Luther<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elon News Network
<\/strong>Elon University (NC)
Print editor-in-chief: Sarah Moore
Web editors-in-chief: Nia Bedard, Anjolina Fantaroni
Adviser: Kelly Furnas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Tar Heel
<\/strong>University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Print editor-in-chief: Alli Pardue
Web editor-in-chief: Alli Pardue
Adviser: Will Lingo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OU Daily
<\/strong>University of Oklahoma
Print editors-in-chief: Ana Barboza, Anusha Fathepure
Web editors-in-chief: Ana Barboza, Anusha Fathepure
Adviser: Seth Prince<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Daily Gamecock
<\/strong>University of South Carolina
Print editors-in-chief: Nat Campbell, Jenna Swenson
Web editors-in-chief: Nat Campbell, Jenna Swenson
Adviser: Brandon Shulleeta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baylor Student Media
<\/strong>Baylor University (TX)
Print editor-in-chief: Foster Nicholas
Web editor-in-chief: Fallon Head
Advisers: Douglas Pils, Julie Reed, Jamile Yglecias<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Collegian
<\/strong>Tarrant County College (TX)
Print editor-in-chief: Ash Petrie
Web editor-in-chief: Ash Petrie
Advisers: Lori Dann, Stacy Luecker, Chris Whitley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Battalion
<\/strong>Texas A&M University
Print editors-in-chief: Ian Curtis, Kynlee Joyner
Web editors-in-chief: Ian Curtis, Kynlee Joyner
Adviser: Sara Gonzales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Clarion
<\/strong>Madison Area Technical College (WI)
Print editor-in-chief: Sara Bernabe
Web editor-in-chief: Sara Bernabe
Adviser: Doug Kirchberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Varsitarian
<\/strong>University of Santo Tomas (Philippines)
Print editor-in-chief: Chalssea Echegoyen
Web editor-in-chief: Chalssea Echegoyen
Advisers: Felipe Salvosa II, Joselito Zulueta<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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