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We are thrilled to bring back one of the signature events of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association after a two-year hiatus! Join us for the MIPA Fall Conference at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, Oct. 26, to help you improve your school-sponsored media program and explore journalism.

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Michigan’s voice for scholastic journalism & student media

Few subject areas are as naturally suited as journalism to prepare youth for the modern workforce and to be tomorrow’s leaders. The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association supports newspaper, newsmagazine, yearbook, broadcast and online media programs 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

Challenges and Special Contests from MIPA

Showcase your talents in MIPA’s special contests and challenges

MIPA Film Challenge

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Accept our challenge and write, film and edit your own short film between April 25 and May 11.

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Social Media Innovation

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Show us how you're using social media for cutting-edge journalism. Deadline: May 6

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Special Projects

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Show us work that goes beyond the everyday for your media program. Deadline: May 6

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News from MIPA

Call for entries: 2022 MIPA Yearbook Contests

To: MIPA Yearbook AdvisersFrom: Jeremy Steele, MIPA directorSubject:  MIPA Contests for 2022 Yearbooks As we wind down the school year, don’t forget to prepare your 2022 edition of your yearbook […]

MIPA announces 2022 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. This page will be updated as awards are announced.

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