University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Alan Halaly and Journalism junior Kylie Williams placed sixth and eighth, respectively, in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Feature Writing Competition. There were 152 entries from 82 schools submitted in the first writing competition of the academic year.

Halaly is the former editor-in-chief at The Independent Florida Alligator and Williams currently serves as a staff reporter for the publication.

The Journalism Awards Program, now in its 64th year, also includes two photojournalism, one audio, two television, and four multimedia competitions. The program offers up to $700,000 in scholarships, matching grants and stipends. 105 member universities of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication with accredited undergraduate journalism programs are eligible to participate in the Hearst competitions.

Posted: December 18, 2023
Category: College News, Student News
Tagged as: 2023-24 Hearst Journalism Awards Competition, Alan Halaly, Hearst Journalism Awards, Hearst Journalism Awards Festure Writing Competition, Kylie Williams, The Independent Florida Alligator