New Adviser Handbook is live!

CMA is excited to announce the updated New Adviser Handbook and Supplemental Resources are now live on our website! Log into your member profile to access the handbook on the member home page. Whether you are new to advising student media or just ready to sharpen your approach, this comprehensive guide is designed to help you get started or elevate your practice. Available at no charge for all CMA members, the handbook offers practical guidance, foundational strategies and real-world insights to support advisers at every stage.

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Hotel Information

Happy New Year from College Media Association! We hope your holiday break was both enjoyable and restorative. As you prepare to begin the Spring 2026 semester, please keep these CMA updates in mind:

MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. is less than 10 days away, but we are already planning CMA’s spring convention at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

The nation’s largest media convention for professionals and college students, MediaFest 25, will take place October 15-18 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Hosted in the heart of the nation’s capital, just a short walk from iconic landmarks, including the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, White House, and Washington Monument.