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Kansas Collegiate Media (KCM), is the state-wide student media organization serving Kansas college and university journalism programs by providing contests and programming aimed at supporting the important, democratic function of news reporting and information dissemination.

Please read our Mission Statement and look at our Constitution for more details, and you can always Contact Us with questions.

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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!


Become a member today!

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