Who are the UWIRE 100?

The UWIRE 100 students hail from 66 different schools, ranging from small liberal arts colleges such as Cabrini, Loras and Hamilton to large state universities. Among the schools represented by multiple members of the UWIRE 100 are the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (five), Penn State University (four), the University of Iowa (four), the University of Florida (three), Syracuse University (three), Indiana University (three) and the University of Texas-Austin (three). Fifty-nine of the students were graduating seniors and three were freshmen. View the UWIRE 100 >>

How were the UWIRE 100 selected?

UWIRE accepted nominations from colleagues, professors, mentors, professionals and other supporters for nearly a two-month period ending April 22. In total, UWIRE received 500 nominations submitted for candidates at 132 schools. A UWIRE panel evaluated each candidate based on demonstrated excellence in a field of collegiate journalism -- with an emphasis on work completed in the 2007-2008 school year -- and the quality and quantity of his or her nominations. Each honoree of the UWIRE 100 has an impressive journalism record, a proven dedication to journalism ethics and a high potential to excel in his or her future career.

Who selected the UWIRE 100?

A seven-person UWIRE panel selected the 100 students. Each panel member spends hours each day sorting hundreds of articles, photos and videos to find the best examples of college journalism. The UWIRE panel used this background in evaluating the nominees.

Who was eligible?

Any college student -- undergraduate or graduate -- was eligible to become a UWIRE 100 honoree. There was neither a cap to the number of honorees from a particular school nor a limit to the number of honorees chosen for a particular position.

Where do I send feedback?

Feel free to e-mail us any comments, suggestions or questions.
If you think you know a student journalist that should have been on the list, e-mail us and we will contact you and the student journalist when nominations reopen in early 2009.

If my question wasn't answered here, what should I do?

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