Announcing the Outstanding Student-Led Podcast Higher Ed PodCon Award Finalists!
From 109 incredible nominations across 5 categories, our group of 25 volunteers from the higher ed podcast community reviewed each nominee at least three times to bring you the finalists. This was a daunting task, not only because of the number of nominations but also because of their outstanding quality. All of the nominees were deserving of recognition!
With that, we are proud to announce that the finalists for the Higher Ed PodCon Outstanding Student-Led Podcast Award are:
“Major Insight” from Miami University, submitted by James M. Loy. The podcast places students at the center of the storytelling process, with students serving as hosts, producers, and creative contributors while sharing authentic conversations about college life, personal growth, and campus experiences.
“The Bridge” from UCL, submitted by Indianna Dimmer. Produced through the Student Union at UCL, the podcast is shaped directly by students who select topics, host conversations, coordinate guests, and lead promotional efforts across the university community.
“Madison Science Mystery Tour” from WSUM, the University of Wisconsin-Madison student radio station, submitted by Nalina Cherr. Hosted, edited, and directed by a student, the podcast makes scientific research approachable and engaging while highlighting the diverse experiences and passions of researchers across campus.
And “Curing the Curriculum: Students’ Take on Medical Education” from the University of Groningen, submitted by Ulf E.. Produced entirely by medical students, the podcast explores medical education through student-led interviews, research, editing, publishing, and social media engagement.
The winner will be announced at HigherEd PodCon this July! With presenters from across the globe representing top institutions of all sizes and categories in higher education, we look forward to celebrating your success!
