Join us this summer to get the training you need

ACP’s College Media Mega Workshop combines the expertise of top-notch instructors with important track topics and your excitement about journalism into an excellent weekend of learning. 

The Workshop is steeped in a tradition of journalism excellence. Whether you are a veteran editor or adviser, or this is your first year — Mega Workshop is the place to be this summer. 

July 23-25 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Event registration
$279 / $329
early bird rate / regular rate

Registration is open
Early bird deadline is June 26

REGISTER HERE
DATES & RATES
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Don’t miss the Thursday Keynote speaker

ACP is thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning The Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Richard Tsong-Taatarii as the opening Keynote of the 2026 ACP College Media Mega Workshop.

Don’t miss his address at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 23.

More about Tsong-Taatarii

Through his documentary photography work, Richard Tsong-Taatarii brings attention to the joys and tribulations of Minnesotans as a staff photographer for The Minnesota Star Tribune. He also enjoys covering communities within our larger society that escape the attention of the
mainstream media. In 2026, the Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting on the Annunciation Church tragedy which acknowledged both the quality of both the
visual and written coverage.

Mega Roll Call

Student media serving the following colleges and universities participated in the 2026 ACP College Media Mega Workshop:

Benedictine University
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
Chaffey College
Colorado Mesa University
Columbia College Chicago
Eckerd College
Ithaca College
Kansas State University
Loyola Marymount University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Roger Williams University
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego State University
Seattle University
Solano Community College
Southern Adventist University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of North Florida
University of South Dakota
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington State University
Western Kentucky University
Wichita State University

Workshop tracks

Leadership
Reporting Across Platforms
Advanced Reporting with IRE
Design
Advanced Multimedia Storytelling
Sports Reporting
Business/Advertising
Advisers

Tentative schedule

Each day will feature several hours of time in your tracks, learning from a an expert instructor. There will also be two days of Lunch & Learn sessions and two great Keynote speakers!

SEE THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Why this workshop?

Experienced advisers and professionals teach the training tracks you need — in a constructive, supportive environment.

Training tracks are built with you in mind. We’ll meet you where your skills are.

Registration and accommodations are easy on your budget. Check the details below.

Critiques help you with practical, constructive advice.

Ideas inspire you and your staff.

Proudly sponsored by:

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University of Minnesota, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication