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UVI Communication Students Leave National Conference With Top Awards

Communication students at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) won top awards at the 70th annual Southern Regional Press Institute (SRPI) virtual conference last month. Jada Roberts, George Francis, and Kalyna Nielson received third place for ‘Best Public Service Announcement’ for their video presentation on the Jerusalema Dance Challenge, UVI has announced. Kendrekus Jackson received third place for ‘Best Radio Podcast’ and M’Kayla Sullivan received second place for ‘Best Photograph’ in a feature story. The conference,  hosted by Savannah State University,  had participations from  Bethune Cookman University, Georgia Highlands College, Augusta University and North Carolina Central University, UVI said. “I am grateful and thrilled to know that SRPI believed our video was deserving of an award,” said Jada Roberts, senior biology major and communication minor. “I am happy I had the opportunity to attend this conference and I look forward to future conferences.”  “I give all the ...