Associate Prof. Amanda J. Crawford and a group of her students have received a Provost's Award for their comprehensive journalism project, “The Balance of Power: Trump’s Second Term and Connecticut.” The project produced news stories on immigration, executive power, education and the effects of President Donald J. Trump's actions on communities in Connecticut. Their articles were published by major news sources, including CT Community News,  The Hartford Courant, CT Examiner, WSHU Public Radio and Connecticut Public.

Prof. Crawford and her student Christi Thrower, at center and right, received the award from Christopher Ciarcia, UConn's associate director of outreach and engagement.