BEA2026: Full Schedule

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2:00pm PDT

Applying for BEA Scholarships @ the BEA Info Desk

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Stop by the BEA Booth in the exhibit hall and find out about what scholarships are available to BEA student members.
Hosted by BEA Scholarship Committee Chair: Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University

Speakers

Peter B. Orlik

Central Michigan University (emeritus)

BEA's Scholarship Committee Chair

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
West Hall - 3rd Floor Lobby

BEA, Other | Student Spotlight, Other

2:00pm PDT

Signature Station Success Stories

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

W308

Thinking about entering the Student Media Advisors Division’s Signature Station Competition? Join last year’s first-place winners in radio and television as they share considerations, connections, and collaborations that informed their portfolio process so you can organize, galvanize, and realize your own Signature Station success.
Moderator: Marjorie Yambor, Dalton State College
Panelists: Shawn Andrew Isaacs, University of West Georgia
Austin Bartolomei-Hill, Appalachian State University
Richard Reed, Program Director, WOLF Sports Network
Kylie Karner, Appalachian State University

Moderators

Marjorie Yambor

Dalton State College

Speakers

Kylie Karner

‘24- ‘25 AppTV Station Manager, Appalachian State University

Shawn Isaacs

General Manager, University of West Georgia

I have 25 combined years of radio experience in small market radio and college radio. As the General Manager of WOLF Radio since 2010 and WOLF Sports Network since 2014, I've lead students to Atlanta market jobs and over 30 national and international award reconitions. The most prized... Read More →

Austin Bartolomei-Hill

Appalachian State University

Richard Reed

Program Director, The University of West Georgia

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W308

Student Media Advisors, Other | BEA, Other | Student Spotlight, Other

3:15pm PDT

ACEJMC Q&A with the Experts @ the BEA Info Desk

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

West Hall - 3rd Floor Lobby

Stop by the BEA Booth in the exhibit hall and ask any and all questions related to ACEJMC.

Speakers

Michel M. Haigh

Professor, Texas State University

Michel M. Haigh brings a mix of practical and teaching experience to her position at Texas State. She joined the faculty in July of 2017. lty at Penn State from 2006-2017 where she taught public relations writing, campaigns, research methods, freshmen seminar, and mass media and society... Read More →

Gregory Pitts

Professor, School of Journalism and Strategic Media, Middle Tennessee State University

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
West Hall - 3rd Floor Lobby

BEA, Other | Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Other

4:30pm PDT

Mas Que Palabras: Navigating the Future, Promise, and Pressure of Bilingual Media

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

W303

This panel examines the evolving landscape of Spanish-language media and its impact on higher education. Panelists will explore industry shifts, curriculum adaptation, financial pressures including federal funding cuts, and the growing scrutiny of bilingual offerings. They will discuss strategies to balance innovation, accountability, and community impact while preparing students and organizations to navigate rapidly changing industry, cultural, and financial realities.

Moderator: Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz, Pima Community College
Panelists: Glenda R. Balas, University of North Texas - Dallas
Jennifer Meadows, Chico State University
Raul Aguirre, REA Media Group

Moderators

Terry Filipowicz

Pima Community College

Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz has been a Teamwork and Leadership in Small Groups Online Course Subject Matter Expert, Computer Information Systems Artificial Intelligence Course Development Team Member, Artificial Intelligence Governance Council Member and part of the Business and Industry... Read More →

Speakers

Jennifer Meadows

Professor, Chico State University

Jennifer Meadows is a Professor of Media Arts in the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department at California State University, Chico. She is the 2025-2026 BEA President. Her research and teaching focuses on communication technology, emerging technologies, diversity and inclusion... Read More →

Glenda Balas

Professor, University of North Texas - Dallas

Dr. Glenda Balas is a Professor in Communication and Technology at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She was formerly Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNT Dallas; Professor and Chair of the Communication and Journalism Department at the University of New Mexico; and Chair... Read More →

Raul Aguirre

REA Media Group

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
W303

Multicultural Studies, Other | BEA, Other

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