Fall Conference 2024: Broadening Perspectives

View the program here. Conference theme concept by GSPA Ambassadors Alex Taylor, Union Grove High School, and Camilla O'Connell, McIntosh High School "As journalists, we must strive to get the whole story rather than just a single perspective. Seeing the world from other people’s vantage points may just be the solution to some of our problems,” said Taylor. art by GSPA Graduate Assistant Anna Parel

More than 800 students and teachers from 41 schools across the state attended GSPA’s Fall Conference on Oct. 24 at the University of Georgia.

The conference featured dozens of sessions covering a wide range of topics, such as student press freedoms, media literacy, behavioral and mental health coverage and many more. Read a recap written by Alex Taylor, GSPA Student Ambassador from Union Grove High School, watch a highlight video, view the photo gallery and check out social/photo booth photos.

Stay tuned for the announcement of next year’s conference date!

We look forward to our next in-person event—the Spring Workshop and Awards—on Monday, March 24, 2025. The day will include sessions from 9 a.m. to noon, which will be followed by a catered luncheon with a keynote speaker and awards. Details will be posted in January at www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards.

Fall 2023: “Momentum”

Oct. 24, 2023 The conference theme of “Momentum” was suggested by Wes Harrison, a senior GSPA Ambassador from Marietta High School. “As journalists, we’re constantly moving: toward the next story, toward new mediums, toward new horizons. For all this, we need ‘momentum’ to keep us moving forward,” he noted.

Fall 2022: “Multifaceted”

Sept. 20, 2022 The theme of “Multifaceted” was suggested by GSPA Ambassador Disha Kumar of Northview High School.

Winter 2022: “Back Together”

Feb. 10, 2022 The theme was “Back Together,” a celebration of returning to in-person programming. The idea was suggested by GSPA Ambassador Anna Rachwalski of Midtown High School.