The Institute
NCSMI is a staple in the state association’s history. Started in 1936, before the establishment of the association even, the Institute has grown and evolved in the past over 75 years.
NC College Media Association
North Carolina College Media Association formed in December 2007. Its first conference in April 2008 marked the launch of the college media association, based in the N.C. Scholastic Media Association offices.
Pacemakers
And throughout NCSMA’s history, many NC student media publications have been awarded Pacemaker awards — including newspapers, yearbooks and literary magazines.
Crown Awards
Since starting the Gold Crown Awards in 1982, North Carolina publications have been ranked among the best in the national Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest.
Fellowships
The Journalism Education Fellowship Program provides opportunities for journalism teachers to enroll in a one-week, short-term summer course with tuition funding provided by NCSMA.