Convention Recap

TIPA Executive Director Julie Reed welcomes honorees, advisers and students to the 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame luncheon. Banquet, presented by The University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism.
Dr. James Mueller, dean of The University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism, talks about the impact of good journalism. UNT was this year's diamond sponsor.
Doug Pils, director of student media at Baylor University, announces the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Judy Walgren and Bettye Craddock.
Doug Pils presents Judy Walgren’s Hall of Fame plaque to her mother, Kay Walgren, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Ann Walgren, as they accept on her behalf.
Judy Walgren’s mother, Kay Walgren, shares a few words about Walgren’s accomplishments. Walgren is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and educator.
Kay Walgren and Carolyn Ann Walgren pose with the Hall of Fame award.
Dave Wilson, a former student of Bettye Craddock, introduces her. He shares the impact she has on her students.
Bettye Craddock prepares to accept her 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame award. Craddock worked for Kilgore College.
Bettye Craddock receives the Hall of Fame award from former student Dave Wilson and Doug Pils, chair of the TIPA Hall of Fame committee.
Bettye Craddock shares her experience in the journalism field and teaching.
Bettye Craddock and former student Kasi Key, TIPA President, reconnect at the 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame Banquet.
Bettye Craddock with her former students and family.
Randy Loftis, senior lecturer at University of North Texas, introduces keynote speaker Olive Talley at the Hall of Fame Banquet. Talley is an award-winning producer, journalist and manager of creative teams.
Olive Talley, TIPA’s 2026 keynote speaker, talks about her journalism career and the impact of good journalism.

Students interested in photography and film make connections and learn more about cameras with Sony employee David Rice. Sony, a TIPA gold sponsor, also offered free headshots to attendees.
Lauren Spears talks to a student about Baylor University’s Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media. The department was a bronze sponsor of the convention.
Andrew Barnes from Community Impact Printing talks with a student about opportunities in the printing industry.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporters Samuel O’Neal, Rachel Royster and Charles Baggarly network with a TIPA student. Royster is a former TIPA Editor of the Year.
Travis Ruiz, senior corporate recruiter at Nexstar Media Group. He shares information on internships and job opportunities within the company. Nextstar was the silver elite convention sponsor and is the nation's largest local news broadcaster.
Flytedesk representative, Ashley Caudill talks to students about software colleges use to manage their media. Flytedesk was a 2026 TIPA gold sponsor.
Stephen Crews, talent acquisition specialist for Gray Media, talks to a student about television broadcasting.
Representatives of Texas State University talk to a student about their newspaper, The University Star.
Cynthia Mendoz from The University of North Texas shares information about UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism.
The 2026 TIPA Career Fair and Trade Show, presented by Sony, drew hundreds of students from around Texas looking to network with professionals and explore jobs and internships.

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2026 TIPA Hall of Fame Banquet

2026 Career Fair and Trade Show