{"id":29554,"date":"2026-10-30T21:20:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T02:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=29554"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T20:28:53","slug":"2026-multiplatform-pacemakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2026\/10\/30\/2026-multiplatform-pacemakers\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Multiplatform Pacemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Multiplatform Pacemakers announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Nov. 7, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANSAS CITY, MO. \u2014 To reflect the ever-changing landscape of college media, the Associated College Press has named 21 Pacemakers in the third year of its Multiplatform Pacemaker competition during an awards ceremony at the Fall National College Media Convention<\/strong><\/a> in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/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 prestigious Pacemaker recognizes overall excellence and distinguishes the top student media produced during a particular school year. The award started shortly after the association was founded in 1921 and is often regarded as the most-competitive, most-honored award in collegiate journalism.<\/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

In September, 32 Pacemaker finalists<\/a> were named. 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

\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

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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Fall 2026 awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2026 Pacemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

2026 Individual Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story of the Year
<\/a>Reporter of the Year
<\/a>Multimedia Story of the Year
<\/a>Design of the Year
<\/a>Photo of the Year
<\/a>Cartoon of the Year
<\/a>Broadcast Story of the Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual Recognition
<\/a>Staff Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Multiplatform Pacemakers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

listed by state<\/em><\/p>\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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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 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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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<\/div>\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\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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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 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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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 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 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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