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Student Podcasters Compete in NPR’s National College Challenge

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:04 AM

NPR has selected finalists for its College Podcast Challenge after reviewing hundreds of submissions. Students from 75 universities across 35 states participated in the national competition.

NPR has announced the finalists for its annual College Podcast Challenge, narrowing down hundreds of student submissions from across the nation.

The competition drew participants from 75 universities spanning 35 states, showcasing the creativity and talent of student podcasters nationwide. NPR reviewers evaluated all entries to identify the most outstanding productions for the final round.

The challenge provides college students an opportunity to demonstrate their audio storytelling skills and potentially gain recognition in the competitive podcasting landscape.

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