The University of Montana February 1999 UM journalism students aim for top of national competition After the most recent rounds of competition sponsored by the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, UM journalism students have landed their school in fourth place in the nation in both the print and broadcast competitions and in fifth place nationally in photojournalism.
Students enter periodic competitions in print, photojournalism, television news and radio news.
Winners are awarded points that reflect schools' national rankings as the yearlong competition progresses, ending with the national championships in May in San Francisco.