Columbia Journalism School proudly celebrates Victoria Newsome, '26 M.S., as the recipient of the 2026 Campbell Award. Established by the Columbia University Trustees and the Columbia Alumni Association, the award recognizes one graduating student from each Columbia school for exceptional leadership.
As the 2026 CJS Student Government President, Newsome advocated for the first-ever sports video newsroom class, created a detailed proposal for the first hybrid career week since the pandemic, and organized student-led journalism workshops for communities affected by gun violence in the Bronx.
She's an enthusiastic multimedia reporter/social media producer for Columbia Athletics, with her work appearing on @gocolumbialions and ESPN+. She has a versatile background spanning news (CBS3 & NBC10 Philadelphia), sports (Villanova Athletics), politics (AKSM White House Student Media), digital media (NCAA Digital), broadcast support (CBS Sports), and athletic operations. Before Columbia, Newsome excelled at Villanova University, finishing early with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Business.
Upon graduation, she's driven to pursue a career in on-air sports journalism to tell impactful stories that show the humanity of athletes beyond the game.
Learn more about the award and this year's recipients from across the university.
