J-school students place in November Hearst photojournalism competition

Carolina photojournalism seniors Arkasha Stevenson and Jessey Dearing placed second and fourth, respectively, in the November 2010 photojournalism competition of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, known as the Pulitzers of collegiate journalism.

Their work was selected from among 88 entries submitted from 53 schools nationwide. Dearing and Stevenson both qualify for the national semi-final round of judging next May.

Carolina is currently second overall in accumulated student points in the Hearst Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition. The final winners will be announced in April 2011.