Philip Merrill College of Journalism | University of Maryland

Student Clubs and Organizations

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National Association of Science Writers

NASW is the nation's oldest organization devoted to writing about science, technology and medicine. For more information contact Diane McGurgan.
National Conference of Editorial Writers
Any journalism student studying opinion writing is eligible for membership. For more information, contact membership committee chairman Barbara Mantz Drake by email or by phone 309-686-3133.
National Writers Union
NWU is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres who work for American publishers or employers. For membership information call toll free at 877-616-2965 or email them at nwu@nwu.org.

BROADCAST

Broadcast Education Association

Student members can attend student career fairs, exhibitions and panel discussions. For more information about BEA contact them toll free at 888-380-7222 or email them at beainfo@beaweb.org.

Radio-Television News Directors Association
RTNDA is the largest professional electronic journalism organization. Dr. Lee Thornton is the academic advisor for University of Maryland’s student chapter. Contact Dr. Thornton at lthornton@jmail.umd.edu or phone her at 301-405-2399 for more information.

MINORITY
Asian American Journalists Association

AAJA is an international news organization supporting professional development of Asian Americans in the industry. Contact Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan for information on the Washington, D.C. chapter.
Association for Women in Communications
AWC is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women in the diverse field of communications. Contact the student membership and clarion coordinator Diana Lipski for information.
International Women's Media Foundation
IWMF's mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world, based on the belief that no press is truly free unless women share an equal voice.
National Association of Black Journalists
NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. NABJ headquarters is located at the University of Maryland in partnership with the College. For more information, visit http://www.journalism.umd.edu/nabj.html or contact Executive Director Tangie Newborn, 8701A Adelphi Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1716, 301-445-7100
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
NAHJ is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Contact Maryland's regional director Gina I. Acosta for more information.
National Federation of Press Women
NFPW is an organization promoting the advancement of women in the press. Email them at Presswomen@aol.com for membership information.
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
NLGJA is an organization of journalists, online media professionals, and students that works from within the journalism industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. For more information contact Steven Gray.
Native American Journalists Association
NAJA is dedicated to the professional development of Native American journalists and the promotion of Native cultures. Email them at info@naja.com for more information.

OTHER

Kappa Tau Alpha

Kappa Tau Alpha is a national honorary society for journalism majors. Dr. Keith P. Sanders is the executive director of the society.
National Press Photographers Association
NPPA is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism in all news media. Contact Carolyn Poe-Gurley, membership coordinator, for details on joining NPPA.
Society of News Design
Members are comprised of editors, designers, graphic artists, publishers, illustrators, art directors, photographers, advertising artists, Website designers, students and faculty. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in journalism and design. Contact Scott Goldman at 202-334-5242 for information about joining the East Coast Metro chapter.
Society of Professional Journalists
The organization is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization. Sue Kopen Katchef is the advisor of the University of Maryland's SPJ chapter. For more information contact her at 301-405-7526 or email her susiekk@aol.com.