Kim Young, lecturer in the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations at SUNY Brockport, is one of 63 champions chosen by the Center for Community News (CCN) across 25 different states for their work growing university-led reporting.
As part of Young’s Community Journalism course, students at SUNY Brockport cover the communities of Brockport, Clarkson, and Sweden. Their work is often featured in Canalside Chronicles and sometimes the SUNY Institute for Local News website.
“Student reporting has emerged as one critical solution to the crisis facing local news,” said CCN Director Richard Watts. “The people running these news-academic partnerships are leading the next generation of courageous journalists, storytellers, and civic leaders. We are honored to help amplify their work.”
Each CCN Champion receives a $1,000 reward, peer support, and coaching throughout the year.
The CCN, housed at the University of Vermont, is working to grow and strengthen university-led reporting programs around the country to create a more sustainable future for local news outlets and the communities they serve.
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