Registration is now open for CMA’s Spring National College Media Convention March 4-7, 2026, in New York City. We hope you’ll join college media advisers and student journalists from across the country for hands-on training, fresh ideas and meaningful connection. Early Bird Registration is $165 for students and advisers who are members of CMA and $285 for non-members. The Early Bird Deadline is Jan. 30, 2026.
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The Kelley Lash Travel Grant program application is open through Jan. 6, 2026. The grant, named for late former CMA President Kelley Lash, aims to support CMA’s mission in providing opportunities for education and learning for member advisers and students who have been unable to previously attend convention due to financial constraints. As part of CMA’s focus on recruiting, retaining and supporting college members from various backgrounds, specific consideration will be given to advisers at community colleges, tribal colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, and faith-based universities. Adviser awardees must have a current CMA membership, and student awardees must have a current CMA member as an adviser. Recipients will be notified Jan. 9, 2026. For questions about the travel grant, email Jackie Alexander.
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Update January 9, 2026:
Submissions for the Kelley Lash Travel Grant is now closed. Thank you to all who applied, recipients of the grant will be announced soon.
Interested in submitting a session for the convention? Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, with our planning committee evaluating sessions for relevance, originality and impact. Final decisions will be shared by Jan. 9, 2026.
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CMA’s Spring Convention will be hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis, located in the heart of Times Square. The hotel is steps away from major news networks, Broadway theatres, iconic NYC landmarks and some of the best food, bookstores and coffee spots in the city that never sleeps. Attendees can reserve discounted rooms at $309 per night for up to triple occupancy. The total nightly rate, including taxes and fees, is $358.
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