College Media Associations

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.

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  • The Sports Advisers Are In: Breaking Down Barriers
    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
    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 Wednesday, Feb. 5, by 11:59 pm EST. Submissions are limited to one per outlet […]
  • Kelley Lash Travel Grant Program Accepting Applications
    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.
  • Pinnacle Award Winners Announced at Fall Convention
    by lewisa3
    College Media Association (CMA), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to serving collegiate media advisers announced the recipients of organizational and individual Pinnacle Awards at an awards ceremony at the Sheraton New Orleans, during the 2024 National Convention. The post Pinnacle Award Winners Announced at Fall Convention appeared first on College Media Association.
  • Sessions for 2024 Fall National College Media Convention
    by Mike Breslin
    Please note, some of these titles and descriptions are tentative and may not reflect the final schedule. SESSION TITLE DESCRIPTION I’m Sorry, Is MY PERSONALITY Getting in the Way? Your personality influences how people communicate with you and how you communicate with them. In this session, you will do a personality assessment (that you CAN […]
  • CMA to Induct Paul Bittick and Rachele Kanigel into Hall of Fame
    by Mike Breslin
    The John A. Boyd Hall of Fame recognizes longtime CMA members who have contributed to the betterment of the organization and student media programs, in general. Those considered for this award must have contributed to college journalism education for at least 20 years while being an active member of CMA.  Bittick and Kanigel will be inducted during […]
  • CMA 2024 Adviser Award Winners Announced
    by Mike Breslin
    College Media Association (CMA), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to serving collegiate media advisers, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Adviser Awards.  CMA annually recognizes the achievements of individuals through various award programs, including the Emerging Adviser Awards for professionals who have advised for five or fewer years, Distinguished Adviser Awards for […]
  • CMA 2024 Pinnacle Awards Finalists
    by Mike Breslin
    College Media Association (CMA), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to serving collegiate media advisers, is proud to announce the finalists for its Individual Pinnacle Awards CMA’s Pinnacle Awards honor the best college media organizations and individual work. The annual contest is open to student work produced for any college media organization, including print, broadcast and […]
  • WATCH: CMA, Media Association Leaders Discuss “State of the Profession”
    by jackieatcma
    The post WATCH: CMA, Media Association Leaders Discuss “State of the Profession” appeared first on College Media Association.
  • RELEASE: CMA, SPLC Receive SPJ Foundation Grant to Support Student Press Freedom Day
    by jackieatcma
    The College Media Association and Student Press Law Center received a $7,500 Society of Professional Journalists Foundation grant to fund the Louis E. Inglehart First Amendment Program, which will help college media advisers plan programs for Student Press Freedom Day in 2025. CMA previously supported the Inglehart program with grants to advisers to promote the […]