Are you a Colorado journalism student who wants to attend Local News Solutions 2026, the Colorado Press Association's three-day annual statewide conference? The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is sponsoring full conference passes for five interested students. Those five students will also receive free membership in SPJ and the Colorado Pro … Continue reading STUDENTS: SPJ Colorado Pro will pay for 5 student journalists to attend the Colorado Press Association conference
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SPJ honors Colorado student journalist with national First Amendment award
The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, as the recipient of the 2026 Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award. Wildman is honored for her outstanding work advancing press freedom and transparency in student journalism. “Our student honoree exemplifies the talent, curiosity and courage that … Continue reading SPJ honors Colorado student journalist with national First Amendment award
STUDENT AWARDS: Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Colorado collegiate journalists from the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Mesa University have been honored in the Society of Professional Journalists' national Mark of Excellence Awards. The Colorado national honorees are: Spencer Stepp of KVCU Radio 1190 News at CU Boulder won for Radio In-Depth Reporting for a piece entitled: “The story behind Denver’s teacher … Continue reading STUDENT AWARDS: Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Journalism pros offer students job-hunting advice
Students from Front Range colleges gathered at the Denver Press Club on April 3 to have their resumes and portfolios reviewed by Colorado journalism professionals. Students from the University of Colorado, Colorado State University and Arapahoe Community College, among others, attended the day-long event, hearing advice on constructing a killer resume and pursuing jobs and … Continue reading Journalism pros offer students job-hunting advice
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for applications is Feb. 14, 2026. See application guidelines below. The scholarships are open to high school seniors and college and university students attending any accredited … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students
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