LSC-University Park Student Magazine Earns Top National Honor

Uproar literary arts magazine recognized as REALM First Class recipient by NCTE

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:39pm

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Lone Star College-University Park's student-run literary arts magazine, 'Uproar,' has earned national recognition as a REALM First Class recipient, the highest distinction in the National Council of Teachers of English's 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program.

Why it matters

This award highlights the quality and impact of the student-led creative work being produced at LSC-University Park, providing valuable real-world experience for student editors and contributors while also elevating the college's reputation for fostering a vibrant arts community.

The details

Selected from over 400 entries nationwide, 'Uproar's' First-Class designation reflects the efforts of student editors and contributors, supported by faculty co-sponsors. Student editors lead the selection and revision process, and about 30 contributors were chosen for this year's edition, many earning their first publication credit.

  • Uproar is in its 13th year of publication at LSC-University Park.
  • The REALM program recognized 135 magazines nationwide with First Class distinction out of 456 entries in the 2025 cycle.

The players

Amy Young

Faculty co-sponsor of 'Uproar' magazine at LSC-University Park.

Gregory Oaks

Faculty co-sponsor of 'Uproar' magazine at LSC-University Park.

Kari Breitigam

Art judge and professor at LSC-University Park.

Chris Thompson

Art judge and professor at LSC-University Park.

Matthew Dempsey, Ed.D.

President of Lone Star College-University Park.

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What they’re saying

“'Uproar' already does a wonderful job celebrating our campus' creative arts, but seeing contributors' work recognized at a national level is incredibly rewarding for both the students and the faculty who support them.”

— Amy Young, Faculty co-sponsor of 'Uproar'

What’s next

Uproar will continue to provide students with opportunities to share their voices and develop their creative skills through future editions.

The takeaway

This award demonstrates the strength of LSC-University Park's commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community and providing valuable real-world experience for student editors and contributors, helping to elevate the college's reputation as an innovative higher education institution.