The spring conference is almost here!
If you're in NYC on Wednesday, make sure to see @mikereilley.bsky.social present about AI tools for student newsrooms.
See the full schedule here: www.cmaconvention.org
The spring conference is almost here!
If you're in NYC on Wednesday, make sure to see @mikereilley.bsky.social present about AI tools for student newsrooms.
See the full schedule here: www.cmaconvention.org
π§΅ For Student Press Freedom Day today, the U.S. Press Tracker is looking back at 2025 and documenting the start of 2026, where already three student journalists have been assaulted at protests and a fourth caught in tear gas fired by federal officers.
pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incident...
Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day!π£
Across the country, student journalists are investigating and telling stories that matter.
Theyβre also facing increasing threats like censorship and retaliation.
Show up for them today and every day!
Share, amplify, speak out: https://studentpressfreedom.org
As we build toward #StudentPressFreedom Day, we're proud to support the launch of a national news desk covering collegiate journalism.
The first story explores shrinking budgets and university pressure: https://loom.ly/DXQh46g
Learn more about the Student Press Report: https://loom.ly/JDr1MJY
We're about two weeks away from the spring convention! The schedule is live, so start making your plans now: tinyurl.com/mryt3w45
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β Student Press Freedom Day is only two weeks away. Ready to take action?
No matter your connection to student journalism, there are many ways to show your support. Visit our list of ways to participate in Student Press Freedom Day: https://loom.ly/oFyJ3No
π£ This Student Press Freedom Day, Feb 26, we invite you to join us in standing up for press freedom + recognizing the role student journalists play in their communities.
Learn more about the movement and how to take action on the Day's website: https://studentpressfreedom.org
Don't miss these deadlines for the spring convention!
βΎοΈ The hotel room block closes Feb. 9.
βΎοΈ Apple Awards entry deadline is Feb. 12.
Details: www.cmaconvention.org
Are you ready for the spring convention?
A few deadlines to keep in mind:
βΎοΈ Early-bird registration is due Friday, Jan. 30.
βΎοΈ The hotel room block closes Friday, Feb. 9.
βΎοΈ Apple Awards entry deadline is Feb. 12.
Details: www.cmaconvention.org
Executive Director Gary Green was featured in the @washingtonpost.com Press Freedom Partnership newsletter. Read here: https://loom.ly/5cVaZxs
Thank you for highlighting the threats student journalists face and why strong legal support to defend them is crucial.
Are you coming to the spring convention?
Join us in New York City for hands-on training, fresh ideas and meaningful connection March 4-7.
Registration is open now: www.cmaconvention.org
Wednesday is our Day of Giving!
Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, youβll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world: cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
Congratulations to the 2025 winners & finalists of our Courage Award! π https://loom.ly/SzbNgq4
We're proud to honor The Retrograde at UT-Dallas, alongside finalists at Central Washington University. They demonstrate the tenacity required to defend the #FirstAmendment and #studentjournalism.
π¨NEW: IU has reversed course to allow the Indiana Daily Student to print for the rest of the school year. loom.ly/CQvO8gY
We have some things to say π§΅β€΅οΈ
Following swift backlash to actions that undermined the
@idsnews.bsky.social, IU Media School announced yesterday that a task force would "develop recommendations ensuring both the editorial independence and financial sustainability of student media at IU.β splc.org/2025/10/splc...
Congratulations to the Organizational Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners are now accessible on the CMA website.
Congratulations to the Sports and Features Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
A Q and A of an extended interview with fired @idsnews.bsky.social media adviser Jim Rodenbush
dynamicsofwriting.com/2025/10/17/t...
This week, Indiana University fired Indiana Daily Student adviser Jim Rodenbush in what appears to be a grapple for control over the pages of an upcoming print issue. The firing comes after years of tension between the university and its flagship student publication.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Congratulations to the Creative Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners in this category are now accessible on the CMA website.
Stay tuned as we unveil the rest of the winners Friday.
Congratulations to the Advertising and General Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
In support of the Indiana Daily Student staff and adviser Jim Rodenbush, please share your thoughts about student media on this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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π¨ NEW: We filed an amicus brief joined by 55 student newsrooms and leaders to defend student speech rights. Learn more: https://loom.ly/_aBsitk
The Stanford Daily's lawsuit challenges the use of immigration law to revoke international students' visas and deport them for protected speech.
Congratulations to the News and Opinion Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
MediaFest25 starts today! Tag us in your photos
mediafest25.com
It's almost here!
MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
π¨#MediaFest25 is just ONE week away! Itβs not too late to join SPJ, @collegemedia.bsky.social and the Associated Collegiate Press Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
πRegister now: mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in storeβ¬οΈ
βStudent journalism is the seedbed of our democracy.β β Gary Green
At our State of the Student Press Briefing, SPLC reminded students they are not alone. Our Legal Hotline, resources and community are here to support them. https://loom.ly/rk_FzRU
Today's the day! Register now (Sept. 15) to meet the early-bird registration deadline for MediaFest25: mediafest25.com
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π’SPJ is excited to announce Jabin Botsford and Demetrius Freeman, Washington Post photojournalists and Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, as keynote speakers for #MediaFest25.
Join us Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. You won't want to miss it! bit.ly/3VP9Rec