BEA2026: Full Schedule

9:00am PDT

BEA101 for Students ONLY

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

W315

Attention all students and student advisors... we'll be talking all BEA student opportunities in Las Vegas.

Moderators

Sandy Henry

Professor, Drake University

I am the BEA Faculty Fellow for Student Programs. I'd love to hear about your student's needs and ideas you have for expanding student opportunities, both at the convention and throughout the year.

Speakers

Heather Birks

Executive Director, BEA

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Student Spotlight, Other | BEA, Other

2:00pm PDT

Applying for BEA Scholarships @ the BEA Info Desk

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

West Hall - 3rd Floor Lobby

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

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