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The Maryland-District of Columbia Scholastic Press Association is a non-profit association headquartered at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park. It offers opportunities to advisers and students to continue the journalistic tradition of excellence in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area. MSPA has a strong interest in scholastic free press issues, in supporting the rejuvenation of defunct journalism programs and in strengthening existing programs at area middle and high schools. Membership is free and available to all teachers and student staffs. Email MSPA President Peter Daddone at pmdaddone@netzero.com to join.

What's New?

2009 Fall Convention
MSPA's 2009 Fall Convention occurred Friday, Nov. 20. View details about the convention here.

Bruce DePuyt, producer and host of NewsChannel 8's "NewsTalk," was the Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker.




A photo slideshow from the summer

2009 Summer Journalism Program Information

The 2009 Summer Journalism Program occurred June 22-26. View some of the best stories and videos from the seven courses offered

2009 Showcase of Student Work

Annually we sponsor:

  • The MSPA Summer Journalism Programs for students and advisers at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
  • The Annual Fall Convention featuring workshops, tours and speakers.
  • The Regis Boyle Scholarship for beginning publications advisers.
  • A publication critique and awards program.
  • Individual writing and editing awards for student journalists.
  • The Adviser, a newsletter for journalism advisers.
  • Professional support for journalism teachers, advisers and staffs including lobbying for the rights and educational status of scholastic journalists.
  • An e-mail mailing list to keep advisers informed. Subscribe now by sending an e-mail message to pmdaddone@netzero.com

Current president of MSPA is Peter Daddone.
Peter Daddone can be reached by e-mail at: pmdaddone@netzero.com
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The executive director of MSPA is Marchelle Payne-Gassaway, assistant dean at the
University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Marchelle Payne-Gassaway can be reached by e-mail at mpayne@jmail.umd.edu.

Mailing address: MSPA
1117 Journalism Bldg.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7111
Voice mail: 301-405-8321   |   Fax: 301-314-9166

 

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