TROY students win 17 awards at Southeastern Journalism Conference

Students from Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication won 17 awards, including first place for both Best Audio Program and Best TV Station, at the 2026 Southeastern Journalism Conference (SEJC) at Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Ga.

SEJC is an annual event that includes member colleges from across the Southeast and features two competitions. The “Best of the South Awards” highlight work that was published from the previous year, while the on-site competitions challenge students to produce stories on a deadline.

Hanna Cooper, Lecturer and Student Publications Adviser, and Paige Ray, TV Production Coordinator for TrojanVision,

“The amazing work from our students at the Tropolitan, Troy TrojanVision, and Troy Public Radio was recognized at the Southeast Journalism Conference, and they represented Troy well,” said Cooper. “I am always in awe of their poise, dedication, and drive as they continue to perfect their craft. I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments this weekend. These students are making the most of their time in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, and that was evident this weekend.”

“I’m so proud of what our students accomplished at SEJC,” said Ray, “To be named SEJC’s Best TV Station is a success I credit entirely to the hard work and dedication of our students. Although we don’t do what we do for awards, I’m glad to know our students’ efforts are being noticed and awarded.”

The winners are as follows:

“Best of the South”