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Michigan Interscholastic Press Association

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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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Membership runs the academic year and is open to all Michigan K-12 schools

Special Contests from MIPA

May means more opportunities from MIPA to showcase your talents …

MIPA Film Challenge

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Accept MIPA's challenge! You have 2 weeks to create a 5-minute film, starting April 26. Deadline May 11.

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Social Media Innovation

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Showcase your program's cutting-edge work in social media. Deadline May 14.

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Special Projects

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Designed for anything that goes beyond the everyday work of your program. Deadline May 14.

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Upcoming Events

News from MIPA

MIPA honors 2021 Summer Workshop award winners

The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association recognized 11 students with its top Sparty Award and 24 with an Award of Excellence for their outstanding work during the 2021 Summer Journalism Workshop.

MIPA announces 2021 contest results

The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s is recognizing winners in our various contests with online celebrations. Watch live or catch an archive of our events.

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