Student Media

Technician Managing Editor Emily Vespa with Dean Phillips, the namesake of the award. Phillips is a multi-award-winning Senior Lecturer Emeritus from the NC State Department of Communication.

Apr 19, 2024

Emily Vespa wins Student Media’s Dean Phillips Award

Emily Vespa is the recipient of the Dean Phillips Award for General Excellence for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the top award for Student Media for students who show intrepidity and passion for student journalism.

From left, Jameson Wolf, Eleanor Saunders, Alianna Kendall-Brooks and Jelina-jo Miller were among the students who traveled to the NC News & Information Summit on March 8. Photo by Tommy Kopetskie, Elon University.

Mar 21, 2024

Student Media Raises $7,400 on Day of Giving

NC State Student Media raised more than $7,400 from 51 donations during NC State’s 2024 Day of Giving.

Members of NC State Student Media won 23 awards at the 2024 NC College Media Association conference at High Point University. Four print outlets – Agromeck, Nubian Message, Technician, and Windhover – all won best-in-show awards. Pictured, front row, from left: Kaela Belingon, Jeanine Ikekhua, Shaere Delguidce (Nubian Message), Ethan Bakogiannis (Technician). Second row: Matthew Burkhart, Ally Tennant, Emily Vespa (Technician). Third row: Ryley Fallon (Windhover), Katherine Wan (Technician, Roundabout). Fourth row: Eleanor Saunders (Nubian Message), Kate Denning (Technician), Ellie Bruno (Technician).

Mar 6, 2024

Student Media Brings Home Statewide Journalism Awards

NC State Student Media brought home several awards from the North Carolina College Media Association’s annual conference on Feb. 24.

Technician opinion correspondent Jordan Birkner was recognized for her coverage of disability issues at NC State.

Dec 14, 2023

Technician Recognized For Coverage of Disability Issues

The Ableist, a website that tracks disability and neurodiversity coverage in higher education, ranked Technician’s coverage of disability issues among the best in the country among collegiate media outlets.

WKNC content manager Rose Kelley (right) receives an award for Best Podcast from College Broadcasters, Inc. at the National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21 in Orlando, Florida from CBI President Annabella poland. Kelley also received recognition for her podcast "In the West Wing" from the International Student Broadcasting Championship.

Dec 11, 2023

WKNC Wins Big at International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 earned numerous awards from the inaugural International Student Broadcasting Championship.

From left, Sophia Cunningham, Erie Mitchell, Claire Conklin, Rose Kelley, Nick Pinto, Jamie Lynn Gilbert and Spencer Grattan accepted awards for Best Podcast, Best Video Promo and Best DJ at the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards on Oct. 21 in Orlando.

Nov 14, 2023

Student Media Wins Multiple National Awards

NC State Student Media was honored by four different college media organizations this fall.

WKNC Local Music Director and Interview Content Creator Erie Mitchell, Promotions Director Eilee Centeno, Interview Content Creator Tyler Farnes and General Manager Maddie Jennette enjoy some of the sights of Baltimore during the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21-24, 2022. The WKNC team will travel to Orlando Oct. 18-21 to accept their three finalist awards in CBI’s National Student Production Awards.

Sep 27, 2023

WKNC Named Finalist for Multiple National Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 has earned three nominations in College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Production Awards, which were announced Aug. 22.

The NC State Nubian Message staff gathers to celebrate the publication's 30th anniversary.

Aug 31, 2023

Nubian Message, WKNC Finalists for National College Journalism Awards

Nubian Message and WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 are up for major national collegiate journalism awards.

Jul 27, 2023

Radio station seeks performers for WKNC’s Local Lunch Live

The fall series takes place Wednesdays at noon from Oct. 11-Nov. 15 at The Corner, an outdoor venue on the corner of Main Campus and Research Drives. All WKNC Local Lunch Live events are free and open to the public.

"Western Wednesday” promotional designs.

Jun 9, 2023

WKNC Takes Top Honors for Design

Two students won awards for promotional designs created for Student Media's radio station, WNKC.