Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State students top nominations for Mid-Atlantic College Production Awards

A Feb. 2, 2024, episode of "Centre County Report" earned one of four nominations for top newscast, and the three others are produced by Penn State students as well. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Work from nearly two dozen Penn State students was honored in six categories — including every finalist in two categories — as nominations for the 2024 Mid-Atlantic College Production Awards were announced.

Penn State students earned all nominations in both the news reporting category and the multimedia journalist category.

“Congratulations to all of our top-tier students who worked so hard to do this kind of work,” said Steve Kraycik, an associate teaching professor in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and director of student television. “We have a great showing for this year’s college Emmys.”

The college awards will be presented at the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards ceremony Sept. 21 in Pittsburgh.

Penn State students and shows nominated in College/University Student Production categories were: 

Newscast

  • “Centre County Report” (Feb. 2, 2024)
    Tyler Gallagher, anchor; Marie Moyer, anchor; Jeremy Laguerre, producer; Abby Kachur, director; Micheal Bolger, sports anchor
  • “Centre County Report” (Dec. 1, 2023)
    Jace O’Barto, anchor; Courtney McGinley, anchor; Emily McGlynn, producer; Carlos Garcia, sports anchor; Emily Edwards, director
  • “Centre County Report” (Oct. 27, 2023)
    Olivia Dunne, anchor; Cameron Lobley, anchor; Sophia Montanye, producer; Destiny Sanchez, sports anchor; Scott Stranix, director
  • “Centre County Report” (Oct. 13, 2023)
    Alex Rocco, anchor; Shannon Tanczos, anchor; Sophia Montanye, producer; Olivia Dunne, sports anchor; Emily Edwards, director

News Report

  • “Former Penn State Student Fights Back in Revenge Porn Case,” Olivia Ausnehmer
  • “Estonia’s Past Influences Current Military Stance,” Carlos Garcia
  • “Student Groups Organize Protest for Palestine,” Olivia Dunne
  • “Girl Power: Women Empowerment in Estonia,” Hannah Markovich

Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs

  • “Beyond The Walls of Medieval Estonia,” Adam Babetski
  • “Tartu: 2024 European Capital of Culture,” Mackenzie Daly

Sports Story or Segment

  • “Rallying “4” Max,” Carlos Garcia
  • “More Than a Medal At Stake,” Joseph Callahan Jr.
  • Centre County Is Key Spot for Fastest Growing High School Sport,” Savannah Wood

Multimedia Journalist

  • Olivia Ausnehmer
  • Justin Ciavolella
  • Anjelica Rubin

Talent-News, Sports or Performer

  • Tyler Gallagher
  • Carlos Garcia
  • Jace O’Barto
Last Updated August 5, 2024

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