Annual Conference
Thank you to all who attended the 2026 Conference on April 1!
Thank you to our event sponsor:
Empowering Student Media Excellence Across Oklahoma
Conference Highlights
Motivating Keynote
Hear from renowned journalist Ziva Branstetter during the OSU Paul Miller Lecture Series. The Pulitzer Prize finalist was named CEO of Tulsa Flyer and The Oklahoma Eagle in 2025.
Dynamic Seminars
Increase your knowledge and skills when you participate in educational sessions led by experts in the field and tailored to students and advisers.
Network with Peers
Connect with fellow student journalists, advisers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas & build lasting relationships.
Contest Awards
Celebrate excellence and achievement in college media when our prestigious awards are presented to students.
2026 Conference Schedule
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at OSU Student Union, 4th floor, Stillwater, OK
| Time & Room | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Check in and enjoy light refreshments. |
| 10:00 – 10:40 a.m. Room 408 | How to Reach an Audience in This Attention Economy Presented by Jason Collington, former executive editor, Tulsa World (read bio) |
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Room 408 | Creating Video Stories that Audiences and Sponsors Value Presented by Anusha Fathepure and Willie Gillespie, OU Daily, The University of Oklahoma |
| 11:30 – 12:30 Room 470 | Advisers’ Roundtable |
| 11:30 – 12:00 Room 408 | Getting Hired in Today’s Media Market Presented by Jason Collington, former executive editor, Tulsa World |
| 12:05 – 12:35 p.m. Room 413 | Student Roundtables Break into small groups based on your role or interest to discuss ideas and issues with your counterparts from other schools. Roundtables include: editors in chief, news, photo, sports, digital/video and advertising. |
| 12:40 – 1:40 p.m. Starlight Terrace | Awards Luncheon Enjoy a BBQ buffet (brisket & chicken) and the presentation of OCMA Contest Awards! |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 2nd floor Ballroom | OSU Paul Miller Lecture Series Presented by Ziva Branstetter, CEO/Publisher of Tulsa Flyer and The Oklahoma Eagle (read bio) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |