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Publishers diversify approaches to R&D
By Tara McMeekin Editor-in-chief, News &am…

Franklin Schurz honored

IU recognizes him as ‘Partner In Philanthropy’
Franklin D. Schurz Jr. was one of five people recently honored as a “Partner in Philanthropy” by Indiana University and the IU Foundation.
Schurz received the Cornerstone Award, which recognizes individuals whose partnership and volunteer involvement have been instrumental in the success of a single IU philanthropic initiative for a campus,…

SCI editorial contest winners announced

The results have been announced for the editorial and photojournalist contest covering the second third of the year.

Judges for the contest were from the staffs of The Oklahoman, Bellville, IL News-Democrat, Associated Press, Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle and the Arlington Heights, IL Herald.

The winners and their categories were:

WATCHDOG REPORTING

     Judge: Gary Dotson,…

Three recognized for general excellence

SCI newspapers big winners in Indiana contest
Schurz Communications newspapers won a total of 57 awards, including three general excellence recognitions, in the Hoosier State Press Association 2012 contest announced at the annual awards banquet in Indianapolis Saturday, Dec. 8.

The Bloomington Herald-Times won 23 awards in Division 5, the second largest daily category. The South Bend Tribun…

Schurz awards are presented at Notre Dame

By MARGARET FOSMOE – Like Margaret on Facebook
South Bend Tribune – 9:27 p.m. EST, December 10, 2012

SOUTH BEND — Snapping and sharing photos taken at a football game, wedding or other gathering is easy.

Sharing those images with others based on location or event can be more challenging.

University of Notre Dame juniors Taylor Seale and Ryan Shea have an idea for sharing photos based…

Six Finalists Chosen For First Notre Dame – Schurz Communications Innovation Prize

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Live judging of student-built apps Monday, December 10, 2012, 4:30pm ET

Watch it live: http://www.schurz.com/digital/innovation-prize/

A wide range of student designed mobile applications have been narrowed to the final six. Three of those will be awarded cash prizes in the first ever Notre Dame-Schurz Innovation Contest.

The live event takes place Monday, December 10, 2012, 4:30 p.m.

3rd quarter SCI awards winners named

2:34 p.m. CST, January 18, 2012

The Schurz Communications 3rd quarter winners in the quarterly print contest have been announced.
Judges for the contest categories were: Watchdog, John Papajohn, Chicago Tribune; Distinguished Sports Reporting, Tim Bannon, Chicago Tribune; Commentary, John McCormick, Chicago Tribune; Localization, Sheila Solomon, Chicago Tribune; Breaking News, Don Haar,…