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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.

Student speaking with an advisor

2020-2021 Academic Year

National Competitions

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold Circle Awards

Announced April 23, 2021 via CSPA website .

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold Circle Awards - 2021
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

Should UHCL go Greek? 

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

Ignorance, the secret synonym for nostalgia

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Best of Show Awards 

Announced March 20, 2021 at ACP/CMA Spring National College Media Convention 

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Best of Show Awards - 2021
Award
Category
Author
Title
3rd Place
Blog
Troylon Griffin II

Recognizing the power and necessity as a student journalist 

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 

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Awards - 2021
Award
Category
Author
Title
1st Place
Overall Excellence, Website
The Signal Staff
UHCL The Signal
1st Place
Interactive Graphic
Estefany Sanchez

How to participate in mail-in voting

1st Place
Feature Reporting, Video
Alicia Hernandez

Highlighting Hunter Hall's resident advisors

1st Place
Static Information Graphic
Alfonso Alvarez

A look at endangered species from around the world

2nd Place
Multimedia Feature
Jenna Schaub
'Big Cat' bill limits human ownership
2nd Place
Feature Story
Miles Shellshear

COVID-19's impact on UHCL students

2nd Place
Advertising/PSA/Promo, Video
Troylon Griffin II

Filling out an application for the 2021-2022 FAFSA season

3rd Place
Multimedia Feature
Javon Hagan

Why Black Americans experience disparities in healthcare

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

UHCL The Signal

Contact

  • Student Publications


    Editor-in-Chief, The Signal:Najd AlhontiEditor'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