The Fall Conferences are a rich KSPA tradition, inspiring student journalists around the state for the beginning of their year on their publication staff or at the start of their journalism classes. The incredible school publications from east to west and from north to south gather at three universities to learn from professionals, university instructors and talented high school teachers. And they walk away with the enthusiasm to accomplish great things as reporters, photographers, designers, videographers and leaders. 

The one-day conferences offer your staff these opportunities:

• A welcome by the KSPA board of directors
• Three or four blocks of breakout sessions hosted by professors, professionals and expert advisers on dozens of topics: photography, yearbook, newspaper, online, broadcast, design and more
• Chances to tour state-of-the-art college media facilities
• A day of bonding with your fellow staff members and adviser

When & Where?

Click on each location for schedule and more information:

• Sept. 23 at Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas)  
• Oct. 2 at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)
• Oct. 7 at Fort Hays State University (Hays, Kansas)

Cost and Deadlines

Cost: $15 per student or adviser

Deadline to register: FRIDAY, SEPT. 13*

*You must be a KSPA member to attend the Fall Conferences. Click here to renew or join KSPA.

Sign up to present a session

We need you and your talents and your connections to make these conferences as excellent as possible. Whether you are a new adviser or a veteran, a professional or an academic, the students of Kansas want to hear from you at any of our fall conference locations. 

Sign-ups will close on Monday, Aug. 26 at noon.

• Lawrence/KU on Oct. 2  LINK for KU conference speaker proposals
• Wichita/WSU on Sept. 23  LINK for WSU conference speaker proposals
• Hays/FHSU on Oct. 7  LINK for FHSU conference speaker proposals