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Michigan Interscholastic Press Association

The Official Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Site

MIPA Makes Better Journalists So You Can Make a Better World

When a group of student editors met in fall 1921 to form the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, they declared the new organization's motto as "A Better Press for a Better World." That phrase remains at the heart of nearly everything we do today. So to kick off our centennial, we're celebrating that motto and the important role journalism plays in a democracy at the 2021 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop, online from July 19-30.

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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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Five positions up for election for MIPA’s 2021-22 Executive Board

Consider running for an open seat on MIPA’s executive board. Being on the board is a great chance to learn more about scholastic journalism and to become a part of the decision-making process when it comes to conferences, workshops, contests and other MIPA programs.