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Michigan’s voice for scholastic journalism & student media

Few subject areas are as naturally well suited as journalism to prepare youth for the modern workforce and to be tomorrow’s leaders. MIPA supports newspaper, newsmagazine, yearbook, broadcast and online media programs statewide from our home in the Michigan State University School of Journalism.

Awards

Contests and critique services that recognize outstanding student work and help programs grow. Learn more

Conferences

Training that connects you with professional journalists and nationally recognized educators. Learn more

Adviser Community

Connections with teachers who do what you do and understand the unique challenges of student media. Learn more

Summer Workshop

Intensive training with the nation's best instructor team, in partnership with Michigan State University. Learn more

Student Press Rights

Quick help with censorship, press law, ethics or other issues, and advocacy for scholastic journalism. Learn more

Join the MIPA Cohort

Networking opportunities for students to connect with each other and shape MIPA programs. Learn more

‘A Better Press for a Better World,’ since 1921

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Challenges and Special Contests from MIPA

Showcase your talents in MIPA’s special contests and challenges

Social Media Challenges

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Develop your program's social media presence. This month: Instagram. Entries due Nov. 15.

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Photography Challenges

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Showcase your program's Homecoming photography coverage. Deadline Nov. 15.

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Annual Contest

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Submit your programs's best work to MIPA's annual contest. Yearbook entries now accepted.

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