The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) announced that both Manhappenin’ magazine and the Collegian newspaper are Pacemaker finalists for best publications in the country, in their respective categories for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Pacemaker is considered the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism. “Manhappenin’ is the Collegian Media Group’s youngest publication so getting this honor for the first time is especially a big deal for the staff,” said Hallie Everett, adviser to Manhappenin’ and the Royal Purple yearbook.

Earlier this year, the Royal Purple won the Pacemaker for best yearbook in the country. “This is a trifecta win for the Collegian Media Group,” CMG Director, David Levy said. “To have all three publications achieve these milestones in the same year is a reflection of our students’ dedication to excellence. I could not be more proud.”

“We always love seeing students recognized for their hard work," Everett added. “It helps motivate them to continue creating, which is why we’re looking forward to another issue of Manhappenin’ coming out in November.”

Final Pacemaker award winners will be announced at the national 2022 MediaFest Convention in Washington, D.C., in late October. CMG will also be honored among ACP’s Top 100 schools for having won the most national Pacemaker Awards over a 100-year span. Among the Top 100, the Collegian and Royal Purple are contenders for the Top 10 Pacemaker winners.

Today’s Pacemaker announcement came two weeks after CMG learned that its student staff members are finalists for 16 individual national awards. All the awards will be announced at MediaFest.

“Put it on your resume,” CMG’s student manager of advertising sales, Hannah Lucas, said in a recently produced recruitment video.

Many CMG staff members study agriculture, architecture, business and IT, among other majors. Levy said, “Everyone is welcome here to gain experience, realize their potential and achieve results for themselves. Come join us."