College Media Association

04/07/2026

Don't forget to register for our next confab.
Free for members; $50 for nonmembers.
Details: https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/media-macro-2026 #/

04/01/2026

The polls are open!
Current CMA members can vote on board president-elect, secretary and treasurer. Members will also be voting on proposed changes to the organization’s bylaws. Check your email for specific voting instructions.
Voting will take place April 1-10, and the election will be certified April 11. Current adviser members and lifetime members are eligible to vote. (Student media, affiliate and honorary members do not vote.)
For more information about our candidates, please check out our Election Central: https://www.collegemedia.org/election-central

03/27/2026

DON'T FORGET: Officer elections will take place April 1-10. Check your inbox--you will receive an email on April 1 that will include voting instructions.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our election central for candidate bios and a recording of the recent candidate forum:
https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/election-central

03/24/2026

CMA elections are right around the corner.

CMA membership will be voting on candidates for board president-elect, secretary and treasurer, as well as on proposed changes to the organization’s bylaws. Voting will take place April 1-10, and the election will be certified April 11.

Watch for an email from CMA with instructions and a link to cast your votes.

An online candidate forum has been scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Thursday, March 26. The link to the Zoom session will be shared prior to the forum.

Meet the candidates here: https://www.collegemedia.org/board-candidates

03/18/2026

REMINDER: Our confabs are open for members (for free) and non-members (for $50 that can go toward your membership).

If you can't make it, recordings will be available for members.

Register: https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/digital-accessibility-2026 #/

BREAKING NEWS: You no longer have to be a member to take part in our monthly confabs.

Starting with our March session, non-members are welcome to sign up for a $50 fee. However, that $50 can go toward your membership dues if you choose to become a member.

Our confabs are virtual sessions where we bring in experts to discuss a variety of college media-related issues. This month, the topic is digital accessibility for student media.

Sign up here: https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/digital-accessibility-2026 #/

03/12/2026

BREAKING NEWS: You no longer have to be a member to take part in our monthly confabs.

Starting with our March session, non-members are welcome to sign up for a $50 fee. However, that $50 can go toward your membership dues if you choose to become a member.

Our confabs are virtual sessions where we bring in experts to discuss a variety of college media-related issues. This month, the topic is digital accessibility for student media.

Sign up here: https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/digital-accessibility-2026 #/

03/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who made our spring convention so amazing this year. We had a blast!
So long, NYC. We’ll always have our memories.

03/07/2026

Apple Awards were announced earlier today to conclude our spring convention. Congratulations to all our winners!

The Apple Awards are CMA’s best in show for the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City, recognizing the best student work in collegiate journalism and media production. Winners are selected by a panel of experienced media professors and educators. The 2026 Apple Awards were pres...

03/05/2026

What a day!
Our annual spring conference got off to a great start—and there’s more to come.
Details: cmaconvention.org

03/04/2026

The spring convention is here! Make sure you check out all of our great keynote speakers.
For the full schedule, click here: https://www.cmaconvention.org/

03/02/2026

The spring conference is almost here!
If you're in NYC on Wednesday, make sure to see Mike Reilley from JournalistsToolbox.ai present about AI editing tools for student newsrooms.
See the full schedule here: https://www.cmaconvention.org/

College Media comes together in the heart of NYCLearn, Connect and Get Inspired in Times SquareMarch 4-7, 2026 New York CityDaysHoursMinutesSeconds Why Attend Join college media advisers and student journalists from across the country for three days of hands-on training, fresh ideas and meaningful c...