2025 Fall Conferences
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Our Fall Conferences are a rich Kansas Scholastic Press Association tradition, inspiring student journalists across the state. Kansas student journalists will gather at three universities to learn from professionals, university instructors and talented high school teachers. These conferences will spark enthusiasm for the year to come, appealing to the most experienced student editors as well as students new to the subject. Whether their passions lie in reporting, photography, design, videography or editing, students are sure to find something to inspire them! At the same time, our robust community of journalism teachers value the ability to connect with each other while also learning from industry professionals and fellow educators. At each site, students will benefit from: • Three or four blocks of breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, including photography, reporting, yearbook production, newspaper production, digital storytelling, broadcast, design, videography and more • Expert advice from professionals, university professors and talented advisers • A variety of choices that allow students to explore their interests • A celebration of state sweepstakes winners as schools pick up trophies from the 2025 state contests • Opportunities to tour state-of-the-art college media facilities • Chances to build connections with other journalists from across the state • Advice to help students prepare for the 2026 regional and state journalism contests • A day of bonding with fellow staff members and advisers |
University of Kansas
Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045
Format: With more than 40 options for breakout sessions, students will find a lot of ways to fill their schedules. Each student can pack in four 35-minute sessions of learning from experts. We plan to have a schedule of speakers by Sept. 5 so you can plan your day.
Registration deadline: Sept. 12
Cost: $17 per student or adviser
Lunch: With the event wrapping up at 12:30 p.m., some schools choose to head straight home, stop for lunch in the Union’s foodcourt on the third floor or head to nearby Massachusetts Street for local options.
Transportation notes: Buses can drop off students along Jayhawk Boulevard, directly in front of the Union. Schools arriving by van, will find parking in the neighboring parking garage. Parking can be purchased using the Park Mobile App.
Wichita State University
Date: Sept. 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Rhatigan Student Center, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, Kansas 67260
Format: With more than 30 options for breakout sessions, students will find a lot of options to fill their schedules. Each student can pack in three 40-minute sessions of learning from experts and then add in a little extra learning with bonus sessions from 1-1:30 p.m. We plan to have a schedule of speakers by Sept. 5 so you can plan your day.
Registration deadline: Sept. 12
Cost: $17 per student or adviser
Lunch: The schedule includes a break from 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. for lunch. During that time, advisers will be treated to lunch during their meeting. Students will find a variety of food options for purchase in the Rhatigan Student Center Food Court.
Transportation notes: If you’re planning to park on campus, review this advice about parking options.
Fort Hays State University
Date: Oct. 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Memorial Union at Fort Hays State University, 700 College Drive, 700 College Dr, Hays, KS 67601
Format: With nearly 20 options for breakout sessions, students will find a lot of options to fill their schedules. Each student can pack in three 50-minute sessions of learning from experts. We plan to have a schedule of speakers by Oct. 1 so you can plan your day.
Registration deadline: Oct. 6
Cost: $17 per student or adviser
Lunch: With the event wrapping up at noon, schools can head straight home or pursue on-campus or in-town food options.
Transportation notes: Please note the event parking locations for the Memorial Union at Fort Hays State University if you are driving and parking a school vehicle.