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Wednesday is our Day of Giving!
Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, you’ll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world: cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, you’ll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world: cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wednesday is our Day of Giving!
Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, you’ll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world: cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, you’ll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world: cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
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Congratulations to the 2025 winners & finalists of our Courage Award! 🏆 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.
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.
UT-Dallas students win 2025 Courage Award for 'remarkable' stand for press freedom - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and the Associated Collegiate Press are proud to honor University of Texas-Dallas student journalists Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez and Maria Shaikh, along with the staff of The Retrograde, with the 2025 Reveille Seven Courage in Student Journalism Award.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 winners & finalists of our Courage Award! 🏆 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.
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.
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🚨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 🧵⤵️
We have some things to say 🧵⤵️
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IDS to continue printing after IU reverses course
Our next edition will hit the stands Nov. 20.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🚨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 🧵⤵️
We have some things to say 🧵⤵️
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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.” splc.org/2025/10/splc...
@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.” splc.org/2025/10/splc...
SPLC statement on IU’s student media task force - Student Press Law Center
“The Student Press Law Center welcomes any genuine effort by Indiana University to strengthen the editorial independence and financial sustainability of its student media. However, the announcement of...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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.” splc.org/2025/10/splc...
@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.” 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.
All winners are now accessible on the CMA website.
PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
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October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations to the Organizational Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.!
All winners are now accessible on the CMA website.
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.
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
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October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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.
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
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A Q and A of an extended interview with fired @idsnews.bsky.social media adviser Jim Rodenbush
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“This was never about money, and I think that their actions prove it.” A Q and A With Fired Indiana Daily Student Media Adviser Jim Rodenbush (Part I)
In the span of one week, the Indiana University attempted to censor the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, fired student media adviser Jim Rodenbush for not enforcing the censorship and killed the ID…
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October 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A Q and A of an extended interview with fired @idsnews.bsky.social media adviser Jim Rodenbush
dynamicsofwriting.com/2025/10/17/t...
dynamicsofwriting.com/2025/10/17/t...
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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...
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At Indiana University, the journalism school forgot what journalism is for - Poynter
By firing the Indiana Daily Student’s adviser, IU showed how easily universities can seize control of the press they claim to support
www.poynter.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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...
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.
All winners in this category are now accessible on the CMA website.
Stay tuned as we unveil the rest of the winners Friday.
PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
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October 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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.
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.
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
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October 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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.
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...
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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🚨 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.
The Stanford Daily's lawsuit challenges the use of immigration law to revoke international students' visas and deport them for protected speech.
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🚨 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.
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.
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
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October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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.
All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
MediaFest25 starts today! Tag us in your photos
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October 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
MediaFest25 starts today! Tag us in your photos
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It's almost here!
MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It's almost here!
MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
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🚨#MediaFest25 is just ONE week away! It’s not too late to join SPJ, @collegemedia.bsky.social and the Associated Collegiate Press Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
🔗Register now: mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in store⬇️
🔗Register now: mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in store⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
🚨#MediaFest25 is just ONE week away! It’s not too late to join SPJ, @collegemedia.bsky.social and the Associated Collegiate Press Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
🔗Register now: mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in store⬇️
🔗Register now: mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in store⬇️
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“Student journalism is the seedbed of our democracy.” — 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
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
Briefing highlights student courage, challenges - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and two courageous student journalists came together Sept. 16 for an important and timely conversation about the “unprecedented” moment in student media.
splc.org
September 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“Student journalism is the seedbed of our democracy.” — 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
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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September 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today's the day! Register now (Sept. 15) to meet the early-bird registration deadline for MediaFest25: mediafest25.com
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📢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
Join us Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. You won't want to miss it! bit.ly/3VP9Rec
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
📢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
Join us Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. You won't want to miss it! bit.ly/3VP9Rec
Have you booked your tickets to DC? Join us for MediaFest25 Oct. 15-18. It's the nation’s largest media convention for pros and college students: mediafest25.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Have you booked your tickets to DC? Join us for MediaFest25 Oct. 15-18. It's the nation’s largest media convention for pros and college students: mediafest25.com
Stay tuned ...
We will be announcing the finalists for the Pinnacle Awards starting tomorrow!
We will be announcing the finalists for the Pinnacle Awards starting tomorrow!
August 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Stay tuned ...
We will be announcing the finalists for the Pinnacle Awards starting tomorrow!
We will be announcing the finalists for the Pinnacle Awards starting tomorrow!
Start making plans for D.C.!
Registration is now open for MediaFest25 sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, CMA and @spj-posts.bsky.social. Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of college media students and advisers Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
Details: mediafest25.com
Registration is now open for MediaFest25 sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, CMA and @spj-posts.bsky.social. Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of college media students and advisers Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
Details: mediafest25.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Start making plans for D.C.!
Registration is now open for MediaFest25 sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, CMA and @spj-posts.bsky.social. Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of college media students and advisers Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
Details: mediafest25.com
Registration is now open for MediaFest25 sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, CMA and @spj-posts.bsky.social. Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of college media students and advisers Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
Details: mediafest25.com
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Registration is now open for #MediaFest25! Join SPJ,
@collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com
@collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Registration is now open for #MediaFest25! Join SPJ,
@collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com
@collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com
Due today!
Make sure to get in your entries for the Pinnacle Awards.
Make sure to get in your entries for the Pinnacle Awards.
Pinnacle Awards - College Media Association
The Pinnacle College Media Awards are a national contest from College Media Association to recognize excellence in student-produced college media. The contest honors overall excellence in student work...
collegemedia.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Due today!
Make sure to get in your entries for the Pinnacle Awards.
Make sure to get in your entries for the Pinnacle Awards.
Deadline approaching!
Entries for the Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.
Entries for the Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.
Pinnacle Awards - College Media Association
The Pinnacle College Media Awards are a national contest from College Media Association to recognize excellence in student-produced college media. The contest honors overall excellence in student work...
collegemedia.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Deadline approaching!
Entries for the Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.
Entries for the Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.