The Education Writers Association has recognized three Chronicle articles and special reports with its National Awards for Education Reporting in 2005. The Chronicle nearly swept the awards in the Special Interest, Institutional, and Trade Publications category, according to a news release issued by the association.

The Chronicle was honored for the following work:

First Prize: “What College Presidents Think,” a collection of articles and survey data that appeared in the November 4 issue.

Second Prize: “Cloak and Classroom,” an article that appeared in the March 25 issue.

Special Citation: “The Birth of a Research University,” a collection of articles and graphics that appeared in the April 1 issue.