UMSL Honors Publication Wins National Award
The Bellerive journal earns top honors in a competitive national collegiate publications contest.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in College Applications
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The Bellerive, a black-and-white publication from the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has tied for first place in the 2026 National Collegiate Honors Council Publications Contest. The honor was shared in the Magazine category with Middle Tennessee State University.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the high-quality editorial work produced by students from various academic disciplines at the college. It validates the effectiveness of the program’s inclusive selection process, which aims to represent diverse experiences and skill levels.
The award recognized the fall 2024 issue titled Urban Panacea and the fall 2025 issue titled Points of Departure. The publication is produced as part of a dedicated course offered through the honors college.
The players
Bellerive
This is a student-led, black-and-white publication produced by the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Pierre Laclede Honors College
Located at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, this institution hosts the honors program and provides the course that produces the Bellerive publication.
Audri Adams
She is the faculty advisor for the Bellerive publication and has held the position since 2021.
National Collegiate Honors Council
This organization promotes honors education at the collegiate level and hosts annual competitions for student-led publications.
Middle Tennessee State University
This university shared first place with UMSL in the magazine category of the national publications contest.
The details
Staff members use a blind selection process to curate submissions from students across multiple disciplines for the black-and-white magazine. This editorial approach ensures that every issue remains representative of a wide range of undergraduate voices and academic perspectives.
Timeline
Audri Adams has served as the publication's faculty advisor since 2021.
The Urban Panacea issue was published in fall 2024.
The Points of Departure issue was released in fall 2025.
The National Collegiate Honors Council Publications Contest occurred in 2026.
Culture Shift
This award marks a significant milestone in how undergraduate creative contributions are validated by the National Collegiate Honors Council Publications Contest. It underscores a growing emphasis on interdisciplinary student collaboration within high-level academic environments.
Students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis can leverage this national recognition when seeking future academic or professional publishing opportunities. For prospective students, this accolade highlights the unique editorial and creative resources available through the honors curriculum.
The takeaway
Student-led publications are increasingly becoming a platform for demonstrating sophisticated, interdisciplinary editorial skills. Prospective authors should focus on participating in blind submission processes to improve their chances of appearing in recognized journals.
Further reading
For more on local academic achievements, see College Applications.
Source note: This article includes information reported by STLtoday.
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