College Media Association

The College Media Association (CMA) is the leading voice for collegiate media and its advisers. CMA supports student media professionals, staffs, and programs by providing educational resources, research, and advocacy. CMA collaborates with professional media organizations and educational associations at local, state, and national levels to strengthen the future of student journalism and education associations on the local, state and national levels.

News Feed

• Prepping for Pinnacles (and other contests!)
  April 1, 2025 by Mike Breslin
  Wednesday, April 16, 5 PM EST Spring means hiring new staff, planning for next year, and getting those contest entries in. Join us to talk about contest entry strategies, involving students in the process and how contests can help your program beyond the prize itself. Hillary Warren, Steven Chappell, Michael Dann and Tom Grant will […]
• Cast Your Vote: College Media Association’s 2025 Officer Elections Are Open!
  April 1, 2025 by lewisa3
  The time has come to shape the future of college media leadership! The College Media Association (CMA) is excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 Officer Election—a crucial opportunity to have your voice heard and help guide the association’s direction. Voting Details: We are using a secure online election system to ensure accuracy […]
• Mark your calendar New Summer Training Sessions Announced
  March 28, 2025 by lewisa3
  We heard you, CMA! Mark your calendars now for these unique, in-depth summer training opportunities that have been updated in response to member feedback! We’ve also included the remaining spring trainings below so you don’t miss those, either! (Confabs will now occur on the third Wednesday of each month, so you can plan ahead!) SUMMER […]
• Save the Date: MediaFest 25
  March 12, 2025 by lewisa3
  MediaFest 25 Set to Convene in Washington, D.C. October 15 – 18, 2025 The nation’s largest media convention for professionals and college students, MediaFest 25, will take place October 15-18 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Hosted in the heart of the nation’s capital, just a short walk from iconic landmarks, including the National Mall, Smithsonian […]
• From Concept to Content: Exploring Literary Arts and Cultural Magazines While Fostering an Inclusive, Creative Community
  March 12, 2025 by lewisa3
  Thursday, March 20, 4 PM EST Advisers of four Pinnacle Award-winning literary magazines will discuss content, design, staffing, and best practices in the production of high-quality, student-run lit mags. They will look at the process from concept to completion, as well as how creative literary events at a two-year community college can support, nurture, and […]
• 2025 Apple Awards Winners Announced
  March 4, 2025 by Mike Breslin
  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 […]
• Register for ProCon25 in NYC
  January 23, 2025 by lewisa3
  Join CMA in NYC Wednesday, February 26 through Saturday, March 1, 2025 for ProCon. No college media convention has more pro speakers – from journalism to PR to literary magazines and everything in between. The convention, sponsored by the College Media Association will be held in the heart of Manhattan – the media capital of […]
• The Sports Advisers Are In: Breaking Down Barriers
  January 20, 2025 by lewisa3
  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5pm EST There are many reasons why a sports staff may not be generating quality sports content, but the biggest hurdle is not always poor access to athletes. It might also be due to limited imagination and an over-reliance on sources. There are many other ways to diligently and creatively cover […]
• 2025 Apple Award Submissions Are Now Open
  December 30, 2024 by Matthew Bird-Meyer
  The CMA convention in New York City is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to submit your entries to the Apple Awards. This is our best in show contest for schools that attend the NYC convention. The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 14, by 11:59 pm EST. Submissions are limited to one per outlet […]
• Kelley Lash Travel Grant Program Accepting Applications
  December 13, 2024 by lewisa3
  The CMA Kelly Lash Travel Grant Program is accepting applications to support travel expenses for eligible advisors and students. Apllications close January 9, 2025 The post Kelley Lash Travel Grant Program Accepting Applications appeared first on College Media Association.