After 50 years of success, MIPA sponsorship moved to Central Michigan University. In the fall of 1982, MIPA moved to the Michigan State University School of Journalism , where it operates as an agency of MSU . In 1987, MSU and MIPA hired a full-time director to work for the betterment of the organization. Also in 1987 MIPA began to sponsor a Fall Conference in addition to its Spring Conference for high school students and their advisers. In the fall of 1991, more than 1,800 attended this one-day event.
Membership continues to grow.
Continuing to grow Proud of our traditions, MIPA remains committed to the ideals that have built a reputation of strong support for scholastic journalism in the state. We provide opportunities for journalism teachers, advisers and students to exchange ideas. MIPA facilitates and then disseminates those ideas. In addition, we encourage the professional growth of teachers and advisers, and we act as spokesperson for matters of educational curriculum and instruction that will affect the status of academic journalism in Michigan. MIPA encourages respect for freedom of the press and assists in making sure members get professional legal advice concerning student press and the law.