Confabs continue to deliver timely, practical conversations for student media advisers, educators, and college media professionals. Held live online on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 PM EST, these interactive sessions bring together experienced presenters and engaged participants from across the country.
Whether you're looking for ways to strengthen newsroom training, stay ahead of copyright updates, or dive into niche publications and digital accessibility, there’s something coming up for you. Topics and presenters are subject to change—but each session offers actionable takeaways and a welcoming space to learn and connect.
Here’s a look at the upcoming lineup:
Solutions Journalism in the College Newsroom. Aug 20, 2025. Presented by Ben McNeely, North Carolina State University.
Student Training Swap Meet: Bring your student training idea! Sep 17, 2025. Hosted by Bill DiNome, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Today in Copyright. Nov 19, 2025. Presented by Mike Hiestand, Student Press Law Center.
Niche Publications. Dec 17, 2025. Presented by Kat Medina, SCAD; Ben McNeely, North Carolina State University; Jessica Clary, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Student Media in Student Affairs. Jan 21, 2026. Presented by Kat Medina, SCAD; Billy Ferris, Auburn University; Valerie Turco, SUNY New Paltz.
Digital Accessibility for Student Media. Mar 18, 2026. Presented by Jamie Gilbert, North Carolina State University.
Media Macro: Online career networking and more. Apr 15, 2026. Presented by Kat Medina, SCAD.
Producing TV News. May 20, 2026. Presented by Billy Ferris, Auburn University, et al.
Preflighting Magazines. June 17, 2026. Presented by Ann Tropea, University of Maryland, Baltimore Co.
Managing Media Equipment. July 15, 2026. Presented by Sean McDonald, Neumann University; Jackie Alexander, University of Alabama Birmingham.
