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2026 Spring Conference

The annual KCM Spring Conference provides an opportunity for college media students and advisers from across the state to gather for two days of learning sessions, networking and awards. More information about speakers and schedules will be shared soon, so check back. Save the date, and plan to attend!

Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference

April 12-13, 2026
Rhatigan Student Center
Wichita State University

Register for the conference

The deadline for registering for the conference is Monday, March 23. Cost is $70 per person. The cost covers a meal Sunday night and lunch Monday, as well as some snacks and refreshments. 

PAYMENT: Once the registration is submitted, you will receive an invoice by e-mail from KCM Treasurer Nick Jungman. You can then MAKE KCM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES PAYABLE TO Kansas Collegiate Media. 

Register here: 2026 Conference Registration


Reserve your hotel rooms

Hyatt Place at Wichita State University
4703 E. 19th Street North Wichita, Kansas, 67208
Ph: +1 316 364 4700

The deadline for making hotel reservations is TBD. Room rates are $124.

Make your online reservations here: <<coming soon>>

Welcome

Kansas Collegiate Media (KCM) is the state-wide organization serving student media outlets at Kansas colleges and universities by providing support, learning opportunities and contests — all aimed at strengthening student media and supporting the important, democratic function of news reporting and information dissemination.


Upcoming Events

2026 KCM Contest

Entry Deadline: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 (@ 11 p.m.)
Work Eligible for Entry: Published between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025
Contest Information:
• Individual
• Overall
• JOY

2026 Spring Conference

Date: April 12-13
Time: 12:30 p.m., Sunday through 2 p.m., Monday
Where: Wichita State University Campus — Rhatigan Student Center
Registration Link: 2026 KCM Conference
Lodging:
• A block of rooms at the Hyatt on Campus is saved
• Room rate: TBA plus taxes (and a $5 campus fee)
• Reservations: Click here!


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