University of Utah Student Media recently attended the College Media Association’s 2026 David L. Adams Apple Awards in New York City. At the awards show, student media members from across the country are rewarded for their excellence in college media for the previous year.
Awards
Student Media placed for six awards in the show’s largest division!
- 2nd place Best Crisis Coverage: The Daily Utah Chronicle’s coverage of the Charlie Kirk shooting
- 3rd place Best Multimedia Package: Utah College Media Collaborative, including the Daily Utah Chronicle
- 3rd place Best Podcast
- Honorable Mention – Best Social Media Coverage: K-UTE Radio’s coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
- Honorable Mention – Best Editorial
- Honorable Mention – Best Opinion Column
More about Student Media
University of Utah Student Media’s independent, student-run media platforms serve as the campus storytellers. Student Media includes the Daily Utah Chronicle (newspaper), K-UTE Radio (radio station), GeekWave (blog and podcasts), Wasatch Magazine (print magazine), UStories (storytelling platform) and View from the U (video production).
Participating in Student Media allows students to amplify their voice, build community and connection, gain real-world experience, engage civically and utilize a career development pipeline. If you’d like to join Student Media, learn more about their current open roles here!