Awards
Student Publications won 21 awards for work produced during the 2020 school year: 12 state awards from Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA), and 9 national awards, 7 from Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and 2 from Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). Additionally, the Signal was awarded “Silver” status in critique from CSPA.
2020-2021 Academic Year
National Competitions
Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold Circle Awards
Announced April 23, 2021 via CSPA website.
| Award | Category | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Blogging | Alyssa Shotwell | Alyssa Curates the Internet |
| 1st Place | Entertainment Review | Emily Wolfe |
'Spring Awakening' delivers a cathartic release as it promises a purple summer for audiences |
| 1st Place | Informational Graphics | Estefany Sanchez |
Portfolio: Incarcerated Texans find path to success through education; April marks celebration of MENA cultures; How the CARES Act affects higher education; Understanding the Harris County threat levels during COVID-19 |
| 2nd Place | Blogging | Troylon Griffin II | Trying out the WellTrack app |
| 2nd Place | Personal Opinion: On-Campus Opinion | Liliana Marin | |
| Certificate of Merit | In-Depth News/Feature Story | Troylon Griffin II | Black Student Association challenges nondiscrimination clause |
| Certificate of Merit | Personal Opinion: Off-Campus Issues | Alyssa Lobue |
Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Best of Show Awards
Announced March 20, 2021 at ACP/CMA Spring National College Media Convention
| Award | Category | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Place | Blog | Troylon Griffin II | |
| 7th Place | Multimedia News/Feature Presentation | Troylon Griffin II, Stephanie Perez, Alyssa Shotwell | The Signal celebrates Black History Month 2021 |
State Competitions
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Awards
Announced March 26, 2021 at TIPA 2021 Conference
| Award | Category | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Overall Excellence, Website | The Signal Staff | UHCL The Signal |
| 1st Place | Interactive Graphic | Estefany Sanchez | |
| 1st Place | Feature Reporting, Video | Alicia Hernandez | |
| 1st Place | Static Information Graphic | Alfonso Alvarez | |
| 2nd Place | Multimedia Feature | Jenna Schaub | 'Big Cat' bill limits human ownership |
| 2nd Place | Feature Story | Miles Shellshear | |
| 2nd Place | Advertising/PSA/Promo, Video | Troylon Griffin II | |
| 3rd Place | Multimedia Feature | Javon Hagan | |
| 3rd Place | Podcast | Alex Moore |
Discussing COVID-19's impact on sports in Houston and nationwide |
| HM | In-Depth Reporting | Troylon Griffin II |
Black Student Association challenges nondiscrimination clause |
| HM | General Column | Logan Vordenbaum |
Period problems persist but personal responsibility prevails |
| HM | Overall Design, Web | The Signal Staff |
Contact
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Student Publications
Editor-in-Chief, The Signal:
Najd Alhonti
Editor's Desk: 281-283-2570
thesignal@uhcl.edu
Acting Program Manager of Student Publications:
Dr. Andrew Wiemer
Phone: 281-283-3035
Email: wiemer@uhcl.edu
Bayou Building 1239
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 456
Houston, TX 77058-1002
