Brian Champagne

Journalism and Communication

Professional Practice Professor, Associate Department Head

Contact Information

Office Location: Logan (AGRS 320)
Phone: +1 435 797 3220
Email: brian.champagne@usu.edu

Educational Background

MA, Communications, University of the Pacific, 1999

Metaphoric Analysis

BA, Communications, California State University, Bakersfield, 1990

Biography

A native Californian, I worked in three television markets there, and then worked 10 years at KUTV and for freelance clients in Utah County. I now teach at Utah State University, and work freelance in Broadcast News and various video projects.

Teaching Interests

I teach Writing for Electronic Media, Documentary Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Student Newscast.

Research Interests

As a Lecturer, my research is minimal, but my interests are in Visual Communication; namely, how video communicates through words, images, and the manipulation of both

Awards

Radio: Business / Consumer 1st Place, 2023

Utah Headliners, Society of Professional Journalists

Television: Editing - 3rd Place Grinch Truck, 2023

Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists

Television: General News 3rd Place Summerfest Volunteer Shortage, 2023

Utah Headliners Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists

Best Radio Reporter - First Place, 2021

Utah Public Radio

Student Production Award, 2017

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Student Production Award, 2016

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

First Place, Television Editing, 2016

Society of Professional Journalists

2nd Place, General Feature, Radio, 2015

Society of Professional Journalists

Dean's Giraffe Award Nominee, 2014

CHaSS College Dean

Award Winner, 2013

Society of Professional Journalists

Dean's Giraffe Award Nominee, 2012

CHaSS College Dean

Regional Emmy Nominee, 2008

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mountain Region

UBEE Silver Award, 2003

Utah Association of Broadcasters

Regional Emmy Contributor, 2000

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Quarterly Clips Contest 1st Place, 1996

National Press Photographers Association

Publications | MultiMedia

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Other

Champagne, B.A, Officer Rescues Man and Cat from house Fire. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, Associate Producer Freelance. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). KSL-TV News. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Kid finds woman in Christmas miracle. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Hunting accident wounds guide in Paradise. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Christmas lights hung for family in need. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Aerobics instructor finds weight loss tougher after 4th child. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Accused burglar rams woman who tried to corral him, flees. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Woman accused of fraud, does not have cancer. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Resident found dead outside Pioneer Valley Lodge. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). "Gephardt" shoot - USB safety. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Victim calls hit-and-run racially-motivated. KTVX-TV, KUTV-TV, KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Korean War Veterans honored at Brigham City service. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU offers new HIIT fitness program. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). North Logan hosts Pumpkin Walk. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Shooter kills brother-in-law in Hyrum. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU program attempts to increase school kids' vegetable consumption. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Candlelight Vigil for shooting victims. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). "Gay Marriage" judge speaks at USU. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan HS prepares for game against Roy. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Motorcyclist collides with truck in Logan. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Brigham City celebrates Peach Days. KSL-TV, KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan WWII veteran receives Honor Flight. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Hyde Park carbon monoxide poisoning. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). "Aggies Elevated" program begins at USU. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Cache County begins Crosswalk Blitz. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan Police make child-porn arrest. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Williams Syndrome prompts youth to collect vacuums. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). 18 year-old killed in Logan Canyon head-on crash. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Millville search and rescue. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Mt. Logan Middle School attempts breast-feeding ban. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU student kills two others, self. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Gran Fondo Race coverage. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Tremonton Hay FIre. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Smithfield reaction to Houston shooting. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Boy drowns at Hyrum Reservoir. KSTU-TV, KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Shots fired into truck at Logan Walmart. KTVX, KSL, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Brigham City historic mills burn. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan couple cope with loss, introduce "Jiggy Stick". KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Rat Fink Reunion in Manti 2014. KUTV, KTVX *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Children's Hearing conference hosted at USU. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Smithfield Animal Control officer reports shots fired. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU weeds study hopes to stop bird strikes. KUTV-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Utah Valley University Auto Expo. KTVX-TV, KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Shooting at Logan Hospital. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Interview with USU climate professor. KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Motorcyclist dies in Logan Canyon crash. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Utah State University video for budget, etc.. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Barn burns in West Logan. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Lewiston damaged by storm. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Child shot by sister in Young Ward. KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan pawn shop burglarized; guns stolen. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU Professor interview for KSTU. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan shoplifter pursuit ends in crash. KSL, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU student in wheelchair competes in rodeo. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Serial bank robber arrested in SLC. KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Cache deputies bust serial burglar. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Wild turkeys invade Cache County communities. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan City Council passes Idling Ordinance. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Logan longboarder accident. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU publishes study of effects of smog on pregnancy. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Brother reacts to missionary robbery. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Phone scam interview at USU. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Avalanche victim survives, speaks to media. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Millville prepares for power outage. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). USU athletes give message to open Winter Olympics. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). "Quitting Cues" study released by USU researcher. KUTV-TV, KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Snow falls in Logan. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2014). Quilting update. KSL-TV Studio 5 *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Gay marriage delayed in Cache County. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Gay marriages begin in Cache County. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Bakery burns in Logan. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). School bus crashes in Paradise. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). USU Professor reacts to LDS Priesthood for blacks. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Gingerbread House competition. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). ICON holds sale for charity. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Brigham City apartments burn. KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Car crashes into Logan River. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Hawks shot in Smithfield. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Hyde Park begins beer sales. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Water pipe breaks in Logan. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Winter storm hits Sardine Canyon. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Hyde Park election coverage. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Students wear KKK costumes to Skyview High School. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Serial killer's path through Logan. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). WIC recipient reacts to government shutdown. KSL-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). River Heights toddler's mother appears in court. KSTU-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Logan apartments burn in overnight fire. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Auto on bicyclist accident in North Logan. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Aggies campout for game tickets. KTVX-TV, KSTU-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Ricin scare in North Logan. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Buck shot illegally in Hyde Park. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Cache Sheriff deputies grow beards for charity. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). USU Entrepreneur school named. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Logan Airport casualty drill. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Suicide attempt with mercury creates haz-mat scene. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Fire in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. KTVX-TV, KSTU-TV, KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). LOTOJA race begins in Logan. KSL-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). River Heights toddler dies. KSTU-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). USU reaction to SLC Carriage Horse death. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). USU student killed in slackline accident. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Fire burns canyon near Millville. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Logan Canyon cattle drive. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Utah Festival Opera Preview. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Cache Valley Cruise-In. KSTU-TV, KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). MS Bicycle Ride. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Camper missing from Hardware Ranch. KUTV-TV, KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Fatal accident in Logan. KTVX-TV, KUTV-TV, KSL-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Man shoots self while cleaning gun. KUTV-TV, KSTU-TV, KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Chuckie Keaton talks about the football season. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Hyrum man burns to death. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). House burns in Hyrum. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Brigham City carjack crash. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Brigham City carjack crash follow-up. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Brigham City Indian school demolished. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Plane crash-lands in Wellsville . KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Shoplifter caught with help from Facebook. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Missionary age change affects on USU budget. *
Champagne, B.A, (2013). Honesty test at Utah State University. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Mountain Crest HS in lockdown. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Interview. KSTU-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Danny Berger collapse coverage. KSL-TV
Champagne, B.A, (2012). SWAT Officer shot in training near Mantua. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Governor Herbert adresses fire danger. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Jill Biden visits vets' families. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Bridal Veil Falls Fall. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Orem Memorial Day Service. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Logan computer fire knocks out power. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Moose Runs Loose in North Logan. Associated Press, Fox News *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). USU Joins Mountain West Conference. KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Head-On Fatal Accident in Logan. KUTV-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Logan Subway Restaurant Robbed. KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Fiancee Crashes on Way to Propose; Foul-Play Suspected. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). USU Suspected Embezzler Fired. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Flaming Car Rescuers Honored by Logan City Council. KSL-TV, KSTU-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). New WISE Telescope Photographs Space. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Utah State University Baskeyball Tournament Coverage. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Fiancee Crashes on Way to Propose. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). USU Engineering Students Design Wheelchair Creeper. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Car Crashes into Logan River. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Changes to Logan High School Tardy Policy. KTVX *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Hyde Park Teen Driver Accident. KSL-TV, KTVX, KUTV, KSTU *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Mountain Crest Shop Teacher Accused. KSL-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Powell Memorial Balloons Released. KSL-TV, KTVX-TV *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Hyde Park Flooding. *
Champagne, B.A, (2012). Wellsville Pursuit. KSL-TV, KTVX-TV *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Teaching

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2023

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2023

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2023

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2023

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2023

JCOM 4500 - Projects in Communication, Spring 2023

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2023

, Fall 2022

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2022

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2022

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2022

, Spring 2022

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2022

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2022

JCOM 4500 - Projects in Communication, Spring 2022

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2022

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2021

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2021

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2021

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2021

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2021

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2021

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2020

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2020

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2020

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2020

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2020

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2020

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2019

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2019

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2019

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2019

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2019

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2019

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2018

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2018

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2018

JCOM 5230 - Advanced Video Documentary Production, Spring 2018

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2018

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2018

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2017

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2017

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2017

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2017

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2017

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2017

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2016

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2016

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2016

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2016

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2016

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Spring 2016

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2015

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2015

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2015

JCOM 5230 - Advanced Video Documentary Production, Spring 2015

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2015

JCOM 4210,4220 - Newscast I, Spring 2015

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2014

JCOM 4210 - Newscast I, Fall 2014

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2014

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2014

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2014

JCOM 4210,4220 - Newscast I, Spring 2014

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2013

JCOM 4210,4220 - Newscast I, Fall 2013

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2013

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Spring 2013

JCOM 4210 - Newscast I, Spring 2013

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2013

JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp, Fall 2012

JCOM 4210 - Newscast I, Fall 2012

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2012

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2012

JCOM 5230 - Advanced Video Documentary Production, Spring 2012

JCOM 4210 - Newscast I, Spring 2012

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Spring 2012

JCOM 4530 - Special Topics in Communication, Spring 2012

JCOM 4220 - Newscast II, Fall 2011

JCOM 4530 - Special Topics in Communication, Fall 2011

JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media, Fall 2011

JCOM 4220 - NEWSCAST II (CI), Spring 2011

JCOM 4530 - ST: MULTIMEDIA BOOT CAMP, Spring 2011

JCOM 5230 - VID DOCUMENTARY PROD, Spring 2011

Creative Works | Other

Customizers hustle for Autorama, Other, Television report
Customizers hustle for Autorama, Other, Television report
Customizers hustle for Autorama, Other, Television report
Meet Candi Carter Olson, Other, Faculty Profile Video
Meet Cathy Bullock, Other, Faculty Profile Video
Cooler Belt Kickstarter Video, Other, Video - 2015
MECCA Conference Speakers, Other, Video - 2015
Miracle Mud Demonstration, Other, Video - 2014
eHealth Agents Informational Videos, Other, Video - 2014
HS Customs 2014 Summer Show, Other, Video - 2014
1958 Thunderbird Unveil, Other, Video - 2014
AED awareness video with Danny Berger, Other, Video - 2013
Thanksgiving Point Animal Days shoot, Other, Video - 2013
Thomas Wright Political Video, Other, Video - 2013
STEM Personality Profiles, Other, Video - 2012
Utah State Auditor's Race Video, Other, Video - 2012
Utah GOP Vote by Mail, Other, Video - 2012
Caucus Intructional Video, Other, Video - 2012
Utah Immigration HB 116, Other, Video - 2011

Biography
2022 Awards

Brian Champagne, associate professor of professional practice in USU's broadcasting program.

Society of Professional Journalists Clifford Cheney Service to Journalism Award

Other SPJ awards:

Best Radio Reporter - 3^rd Place

Radio: Best Use of Sound - Honorable Mention

Radio: Documentary - 1^st Place
Radio: Environment - 1^st Place