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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
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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
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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 →
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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 →
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Raul Aguirre

REA Media Group
Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
W303
  Multicultural Studies, Other |   BEA, Other

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