College Media Association

Press freedom coalition condemns arrest of Tufts op-ed writer - Student Press Law Center The Student Press Law Center and 10 other free speech and journalism organizations today released a letter condemning the detention of a Tufts University student reportedly based on opinions expressed in a student newspaper op-ed.

It's election season again!

CMA members are electing a new President-Elect, VP for Member Support and VP for Member Training this year. Voting opens to members April 1 - April 10.

The Zoom candidate forum is set for 1-2 p.m. EST on Friday, March 21. Click here for details: https://collegemedia.org/candidate-information/

Time to talk all things lit mag.
We're joined by four excellent advisers: Kat Medina (Savannah College of Art and Design), Kelly Merges (UNC Charlotte), Steven Sandberg (Oregon State University) and Simon Ward (Anne Arundel Community College).
Register here: https://portal.collegemedia.org/integratedEvents/home/CMA-CONFAB-FROM-CONCEPT-TO-CONTENT-EXPLORING-LITERARY-ARTS-AND-CULTURAL-MAGAZINES-WHILE-FOSTERING-AN-INCLUSIVE-CREATIVE-COMMUNITY

'Not backing down': Student Press Freedom Day 2025 - Student Press Law Center A sense of urgency and conviction underscored Student Press Freedom Day this year. We share highlights of how students marked the occasion.

CMA members are electing a new President-Elect, VP for Member Support and VP for Member Training this year.

Voting opens to members April 1 - April 10. The Zoom candidate forum is set for 1-2 p.m. ET on Friday, March 21.

We will be updating election central with the candidates bios and plans for their jobs in the next few days. Stay tuned to https://collegemedia.org/election-central/

You will receive an email on April 1 with your personal ballot.

Election Central - College Media Association Serving on the CMA Board of Directors can be rewarding for you. We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, because that makes our organization stronger. We hope this guide will be helpful for you. If you have additional questions, please contact [email protected]. Board Composi...

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Apple Awards!

The David L. Adams Apple Awards, presented on Saturday, March 1, 2025, are given as a “Best of Show” at the annual CMA Spring Conference in New York City. This year, we had a total of 413 entries. We also launched a new award, the Big Apples, where the first-place winners in each division were judged against each other to determine which one was the most outstanding submission in each of the four divisions.

2025 Apple Awards Winners Announced - College Media Association The David L. Adams Apple Awards, presented on Saturday, March 1, 2025, are given as a “Best of Show” at the annual CMA Spring Conference in New York City. This year, we had a total of 413 entries. We also launched a new award, the Big Apples, where the first-place winners in each division were j...

Today is RTDNA Day at ProCon 25!
Hear from broadcast professionals about how to land a job in this highly competitive industry. All sessions are in the Belasco room on the fourth floor: https://procon25.com/rtdna/

Looking for something to do in NYC? We've got you covered.

20+ things to do, see and eat in NYC for free or cheap: https://procon25.com/emily/
Things to do and basic tips from a Midwesterner: https://procon25.com/nicole/

nicole Things to do and basic tips from a Midwesterner By Nicole DeCriscio Ten years ago, quite literally to the day, was when I made my first trip to New York for a CMA conference. And as a college sopho…

✈️🚆🚗 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! The CMA board and staff are ready to welcome you to NYC for ProCon25! 🎉

We’re excited to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore new ideas that will shape the future of student media. Looking forward to meaningful discussions and a fantastic event!

Stay tuned for updates!

If you're coming to ProCon 25, make sure you download the Whova app. It's got everything you need to know about the , including session schedules, message boards, floor maps and more. Download here:

whova.com

One week!
ProCon 25 kicks off next Thursday in NYC. We've got a little something for everyone, including tracks focused on media law, faith and literary magazines.
Details: procon25.com

ProCon 25 is just around the corner!
It's never too early to start planning your days. Check out the full schedule of sessions here: https://tinyurl.com/4s9m9rw9

If you're coming to ProCon 25, don't forget to sign up for our critiques. These 50-minute sessions allow students to get in-person feedback that will take their work to the next level.
Sign up is Thursday morning at ProCon 25.
Details: https://procon25.com/critiques/

Ready to win big in NYC? Get those entries in for the Apple Awards.
Deadline is Friday, Feb. 14.
Winners will be announced at ProCon 25.
Details: https://procon25.com/apples/

Time is running out: Early-bird registration and hotel reservation rates end Thursday, Feb. 6.

ProCon 25 College media comes to Manhattan