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Collegian Editor Wins Statewide Journalism Scholarship Competition

August 16, 2006

Kate Harmon, a University of Richmond senior from Winter Haven, Fla., and editor of the campus newspaper, The Collegian, has been awarded one of two scholarships for Virginia college students seeking careers in journalism.

The $2,000 cash scholarships are offered annually by Society of Professional Journalists-Virginia Pro Chapter and its Richmond SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation in a statewide competition.

Harmon has been on the staff of The Collegian since her sophomore year. She has also written for Capital News Service, which covers the Virginia General Assembly. A journalism major and psychology minor, Harmon hopes to work as a newspaper reporter.

The SPJ chapter and foundation have awarded 68 college journalism scholarships since 1971 to students attending an accredited Virginia college or university. The 10,000-member Society of Professional Journalists worldwide promotes high standards and ethical practice of journalism, freedom of information, legal defense of reporters, journalism education and newsroom diversity.