JMU and VAJTA have decided to cancel this year's jCamp due to COVID-19. We are extremely disappointed, as we had our largest number of early bird registrations ever. While we cannot welcome  you to JMU's campus in July, there are many virtual workshop opportunities from around the country available...

Supporters of the New Voices movement in Virginia achieved an important milestone yesterday in the House of Delegates as a bill to protect student press rights survived its first legislative test. The bill, HB-36, was approved by the Post-secondary and Higher Education subcommittee by a vote of 5-3. If...

Student journalists from 17 different Virginia publications staffs have been named Crown Award finalists by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for work produced during the 2018-19 academic year. All 17 of the nominated publications will receive either a Silver or Gold Crown Award at a ceremony...

Congratulations to Nyah Phengsitthy, a senior at Harrisonburg High School, who was named the Virginia Student Journalist of the Year by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers. In addition to recognition by VAJTA, Phengistthy has also been honored by the Virginia High School League,...

The Journalism Education Association has recognized Virginia yearbook adviser Mary Kay Downes with the Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award. This award acknowledges the impact Downes has had inspiring others to pursue a career in teaching journalism and making a difference in the teaching community. Described...