The Center for Community News Champions program recognizes and supports journalism leaders who build partnerships between newsrooms and college reporting programs. Recipients receive coaching and training to help grow their news/academic programs.
2025 CCN Champions
Meet the 63 CCN Champions, who are growing university-led reporting programs in their region. This year鈥檚 cohort includes faculty, public media professionals and news leaders from institutions large and small.
2025 CCN Champions Press Release (PDF) Stories of Impact Past Faculty Champions
2023 Statehouse Faculty Champions
Statehouse Faculty Champions are leading student reporting programs that focus on state governance, legislation, and politics. Currently, there are 19 Statehouse Faculty Champions. The honor is a priority program in our efforts to help build a sustainable future for local news around the country.
Statehouse Faculty Champion Profiles Why Statehouse Reporting Matters Press Release (PDF)
Faculty Fellows
Faculty Fellows collaborate with CCN staff to lead national initiatives that support university-led student reporting programs. Fellows serve one-year terms and receive a stipend for their leadership. To apply to be a Fellow contact Richard Watts (rwatts@uvm.edu).
Faculty Fellows Profiles