April 24–25: PSPA Inaugural Annual Journalism Summit

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Philadelphia Student Press Association

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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.

Feb 19

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

Upcoming Events

13 days to the event
Thu, Mar 26
PSPA X FIRE: Covering Protests
Location is TBD
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Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location is TBD
A timely conversation on the challenges of reporting protests on today’s campuses. Journalists and experts unpack the ethical questions surrounding Gaza solidarity demonstrations, immigration activism, police responses, and administrative discipline—examining where journalism ends and advocacy begin
Multiple Dates
42 days to the event
Fri, Apr 24
PSPA Inaugural Annual Summit
WHYY Philadelphia
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Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHYY Philadelphia, 150 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
The PSPA Inaugural Annual Summit comes to WHYY on April 24–25, featuring panels, a keynote speaker, career and internship tabling, and a behind-the-scenes tour—free and open to the public.

Impact in Numbers

400+

Student Journalists

Member Schools

500+

Stories Covered

Student Voices

“The PSPA is about ensuring student media plays an active role in Philadelphia’s media ecosystem and strengthening the health of our journalism community.”

- Jackson Juzang, Founder of the PSPA