70 year media conference goes fully virtual for the first time as Savannah State Host 70th Southern Regional Press Institute 70 year media conference goes fully virtual for the first time as Savannah State Host 70th Southern Regional Press Institute (Tigers Roar Staff SSU) — Students interested in working in journalism, public relations, and multimedia and digital communications are invited to attend the 70th Annual Southern Regional Press Institute (SRPI) at Savannah State University. The event’s theme, which takes place Feb. 25-27, 2020, is “Zooming Into 70th, A Legacy that Embodies Media and Education.” “This year though we are virtual we still hope to create a well rounded experience for our speakers and students to learn an connect in this digital world,” said Kareem McMichael the director of the 70th Southern Regional Press Institute.