{"id":41787,"date":"2026-04-06T11:15:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/?p=41787"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:15:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:15:16","slug":"furman-undergrads-win-student-production-awards-from-the-southeast-chapter-of-natas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/furman-undergrads-win-student-production-awards-from-the-southeast-chapter-of-natas\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman undergrads win Student Production Awards from the Southeast Chapter of NATAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four projects led by Furman University undergraduates have received Student Production Awards from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences<\/a>, the organization behind the Daytime Emmy Awards. The Southeast Chapter covers Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe continued success of our students with nine nominations and four wins at NATAS shows the creativity and drive our students have,\u201d said Mary Sturgill<\/a>, media specialist and instructor, and chair of the journalism minor.\u00a0\u201cWe’re proud of them and the stories they produce.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese awards continue to bring national attention to what we already know on campus – communication studies majors are producing stories that matter,\u201d said John McArthur<\/a>, professor and chair of communication studies. \u201cWith the strong mentorship from our faculty, Furman students develop the knowledge, skills and discernment that will launch them into meaningful lives of purpose as alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furman\u2019s digital storytelling studio<\/a> is where all the magic happens. Students use the facility for classes in broadcasting and media production and to support student organizations that build storytelling capacity.<\/p>\n

The Furman winning projects are:<\/p>\n

\"A

Grant Robinson ’25 reports for “Helene: The Long Road Back.”<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cHelene: The Long Road Back<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

Sidney Lyn \u201926 (communication studies major and visual strategy minor) and Clancy Carter \u201926 (communication studies), producers<\/p>\n

Lainey Harness \u201925 (communication studies) and Dixon Massingill \u201926 (communication studies), anchors<\/p>\n

Other reporters include Katelyn Wong (a double major in communication studies and Asian studies, with a visual strategy minor); Katie McCawley \u201926 (communication studies major and visual strategy minor); and Grant Robinson \u201925 (communication studies)<\/p>\n

Category: Magazine Program<\/p>\n

Description: Students in Furman\u2019s broadcasting class contribute to a video that goes in depth on how Hurricane Helene affected small businesses and artists, first responders, homes, transportation infrastructure and the impact on the residents themselves in the western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina region. In the 30-minute production, reporters cover the hurricane, which later fueled wildfires in the area, how it changed natural spaces, recovery efforts and the emotional toll of the historic storm. Reporters also reveal how the storm affected Furman\u2019s campus, students, athletics and more.<\/p>\n

\"A

“From the Starting Line” includes footage from Furman Women’s XC\/Track & Field.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cFrom the Starting Line<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

Sydney Lyn \u201926 (communication studies major and visual strategy minor), producer<\/p>\n

Andrew Brown \u201927 (communication studies), photographer<\/p>\n

Category: Sports Story<\/p>\n

Description: The six-minute video produced in advanced multimedia storytelling looks at Furman Women\u2019s Cross Country and the values the team embraces. It features comments from athletes and Head Coach Rita Gary who talk about ambition, confidence, sisterhood, NIL challenges, problem solving, drive and \u201ccrazy goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"A

A screen image from “Test Anxiety.”<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cTest Anxiety<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

Ellen Shipman \u201927 (studio art major and visual strategy minor), producer<\/p>\n

Category: Promotional Video<\/p>\n

Description: The short video produced in digital storytelling gives viewers information about resources available to those who suffer from test anxiety at Furman.<\/p>\n

\"An

A scene from “Be Present: The Room Was Full.”<\/p><\/div>\n

“Be Present – The Room Was Full<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

Hana Nguyen \u201928 (communication studies major and a visual strategy minor), producer<\/p>\n

Category: Public Service Announcement<\/p>\n

Description: Nguyen\u2019s short video produced in digital storytelling explores the amount of time people spend on devices and suggests that being present and making connections is a better way forward.<\/p>\n

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