Spend the Summer at the Manship School
Housed at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication, the Louisiana Scholastic Press Association (LSPA) Summer Institute prepares high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming LSU students to tell the world’s stories through media.
Our mission is to equip students with advanced skills in journalism, digital media, broadcast reporting, public relations, advertising and more.
Build your skills in...
- Video Editing
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Writing & Editing
- Social Media & Digital Advertising
When and where will the 2024 LSPA Summer Institute take place?
- The 2024 program will run from July 9-12, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.
- The program will take place at the LSU Journalism Building at the Manship School of Mass Communication on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
What will I be doing?
- Learn the fundamentals of writing, broadcast and digital journalism, graphic design, video production, social media and more.
- Discover new techniques to improve your digital storytelling skills.
Who can attend?
- High school sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming college freshmen interested in mass communication, journalism and/or students involved in their student newspaper, yearbook, broadcast or digital news programs
- Enrollment is limited to 25 students on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is the cost?
- The cost is $200 per student, which covers meals and cost for materials and activities.
- Participants are responsible for travel and related expenses to and from the LSU campus.
How do I apply to participate?
- LSPA Summer Institute enrollment is limited to 25 students on a first come, first-served
basis. Successful completion of registration is contingent upon emailed confirmation
(from lspamanship@lsu.edu) of submitted payment and a confirmed enrollment status. If you and/or your student
have any questions, please email lspamanship@lsu.edu.
- STEP 1: Complete and submit the online 2024 LSPA Summer Institute Registration Form.
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STEP 2: Print and complete THIS LSPA Summer Institute Payment Enclosure Form, and mail it in with a check or money order payable to LSPA at the following address:
LSPA c/o Kyrin Lewis
LSU Manship School of Mass Communication
211 Journalism Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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- STEP 3: Check your email (from lspamanship@lsu.edu) for confirmation of enrollment and payment receipt.
- DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION & POSTMARK PAYMENT: MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
For more information, please contact lspamanship@lsu.edu.