Management Seminar for College News Editors

College journalists from across the U.S. will learn leadership, management, content development and new media production skills at the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication on Sunday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at the 24th annual Management Seminar for College News Editors (MSCNE).‬ Registration is now open and will be capped at 45 participants.

Sponsored by the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership, the seminar will be led by educators and industry professionals. The late Conrad Fink started the program in 1996 to better prepare campus news editors for top management positions at their news organizations.

“MSCNE is a transformative experience.  If you pay attention to the speakers and participate fully in the activities, you will leave the program as a better person.  I’ve learned so much this week that I feel as though someone raised a lid on my head and poured in knowledge until it overflowed.  In addition to being educational, MSCNE is also fun. You’ll meet some great people, visit some intriguing places, and make memories to last a lifetime.  Be sure to explore Athens with some new friends in your spare time!”

– Cole Trahan, Managing Editor,  The Saber

Columbus State University

Adviser Information and Registration

Apply online via the Adviser Registration form link to reserve a spot.

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While the 2019 agenda is not yet complete, please view the schedule for MSCNE 18 for reference. Read bios for last year’s speakers here.

MSCNE 18 participants visit CNN.

MSCNE participants will also travel to Atlanta and meet with reporters, editors and producers. Student editors will gain hands-on multimedia experience and participate in a simulated news event that involves UGA public safety and communications officials.

Please contact Stephanie Moreno, s.moreno@uga.edu, 706-542-5022, with any questions.

“When I first thought about attending MSCNE, I was filled with nerves because I was the only person attending from my newspaper and I had no idea what to expect. I was worried I wouldn’t get along with my roommate, wouldn’t make friends or wouldn’t have a good time. However, MSCNE was the opposite of my fears. By the second night of the conference, I felt that I was best friends with my roommate and had made so many friends that I felt I had known all my life. I finally had someone that could relate to my editor problems. Another great component of the conference was the speakers. Every seminar I attended was interesting, exciting and interactive. It didn’t matter what time it started or how long it went because the speakers were so engaging I lost track of time. In just the five days I was there, I think I learned more than I would at any class and I made friendships that will last a lifetime. I am so incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this conference and see CNN. I loved it so much, I wish I could go again next year.” 

-Megan Thorne, Editor-in-Chief, The Shield

University of Southern Indiana

Editor Information

MSCNE19 will focus on developing editors’ leadership skills and exploring ways that new technologies and interactive journalism are expanding their roles and responsibilities. For detailed information, please follow the link.

Editor Info