April 24–25: PSPA Inaugural Annual Journalism Summit

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Philadelphia Student Press Association is a nonprofit coalition of student-run newsrooms across Philadelphia’s colleges and universities. We are founded to amplify student voices, promote press freedom, and build pathways into professional journalism.

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We represent 100+ student journalists from schools including Haverford, La Salle, Drexel, Swarthmore, Villanova, and more. Our mission is to provide student journalists with shared resources, professional mentorship, and cross-campus collaboration opportunities.

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From SCI Phoenix: A Postcard From a Permanent Sentence

A green postcard from SCI Phoenix arrives with a message about obligation and attention, prompting a deeper examination of life without parole in Pennsylvania. As one incarcerated man reaches out to student journalists, his letter opens a broader debate about punishment, permanence, and who gets to shape public memory after a sentence is handed down.

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PSPA Receives $10,000 Gift from Steve Kelly to Support Student Journalism

PSPA announces a generous $10,000 gift from healthcare entrepreneur Steve Kelly, supporting student journalism, mentorship, and collaborative reporting across Philadelphia.

Jan 27

A Year of Building Student Journalism: PSPA’s 2025 Recap

From launching our organization and website to appearing on the PECO building and engaging students citywide, 2025 was a landmark year for the Philadelphia Student Press Association. Discover how PSPA empowered student journalists, amplified voices, and made an impact across Philadelphia.

Dec 22, 2025

Private Investigators, Confidential Meetings, and a “Betrayal of Trust”: Inside Bryn Mawr’s Probe Into Pro-Palestinian Protests

Vague emails, surprise interrogations, and claims of off-campus surveillance: students describe an unsettling investigation into campus activism.

Dec 3, 2025

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