University Communications

University of Southern Indiana communications students were recognized as award winners in 10 categories during the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) annual college broadcasting competition ceremony March 26 in Carmel, Indiana.  

IASB is an organization consisting of and supporting Indiana high schools and colleges to promote professional excellence and student recognition in media education.  

“I am so very proud of our students’ achievements and success in broadcasting,” says Dr. Melinda Roberts, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at USI. “These awards reflect the impressive work our students are doing in the radio station and in the classroom, as well as the high-quality faculty that mentor them.” 

The statewide competition includes over 30 audio and video categories with a panel of industry professionals to judge entries, awarding first, second and third place in each category. USI students brought home awards in 10 categories, including first place for Radio Play-by-Play, Radio Show and Radio Newscast, to name a few.  

“This is another example of the incredible work done by our students. It's great to see work done for the radio station or in class that is among the best, or the very best, in the state,” says John Morris, Instructor of Radio and Television and General Manager at 95.7 The Spin. “One award that stands out is the “Radio Imaging” category where we took first place. This is the seventh year in a row in which 95.7 The Spin has taken the top honor. This shows the continued excellence of students over the years.” 

The complete list of USI award recipients is listed below: 

First Place Winners 

Radio Play-by-Play - Cole Carter (95.7 The Spin) 

Radio Imaging - Dell Cripe & Tyler Huyser (95.7 The Spin) 

Radio Show - Max Edwards & Tyler Huyser (95.7 The Spin) 

Radio Newscast - Andrew Newland (95.7 The Spin) 

Second Place Winners 

Student Social Media Presence - Terra Klonne (95.7 The Spin) 

Radio Air Personality - Lauren Pilkington (95.7 The Spin) 

Radio Sportscast - Matthew Will (95.7 The Spin) 

Sound Design – Dalton Biggs (Digital Advanced Audio Production Class) 

Third Place Winners  

Radio News Report – Andrew Newland (95.7 The Spin) 

Sound Design – Brody Atchley (Digital Advanced Audio Production Class) 

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana offers students the opportunities, first, to develop the fundamentals of a liberal education upon which to base a lifetime of learning and, second, to concentrate in studies that form the foundation for professional pursuits. 

The college offers more than 30 majors and emphases and includes the departments of Art and Design, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, History, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and World Languages and Cultures. Learn more at www.USI.edu/libarts.