2026-27 BEA Scholarships Recipients
Nine students from eight different campuses were awarded 2026-27 BEA scholarships. This year’s scholarship winners are:
Abe Voron Scholarships – Sponsored by the Abe Voron Committee
Timothy Borland, SUNY New Paltz
Caitlyn Minney. John Carroll University
Olivia White, University of Kentucky
John Bayliss Scholarship – Sponsored by the John Bayliss Endowment
Jaden Cohn, Illinois State University
Vincent Wasilewski Scholarship – Sponsored by Patrick Communications, LLC
Thu Dang, University of Florida
Edward O. Fritts Scholarship
Dev Desai, Toronto Metropolitan University
Bob Freeman Scholarship
Julia Weinstein, University of Central Florida
Richard Eaton Foundation Scholarship – Sponsored by the Richard Eaton Foundation
Savannah Reinke, St. Cloud State University
Peter B. Orlik Scholarship
Candy Fortuna Verde, University of Florida
Awards & Research Deadlines
January 15
- 2026 BEA Research Symposium: Communicating in an AI Driven World: The Impact of AI on Creators and Consumers of News and Entertainment
- Distinguished Education Service Award
- Lifetime Achievement in Scholarship
- Great Ideas for Assessment (GIFA)
- BEA Research Grants
- New Faculty Research Grant
- Innovation in Teaching
February 13
LABF Career Fair & Graduate School Showcase
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation is excited to sponsor the 2026 industry-wide Career Fair at NAB Show in Las Vegas. The event offers high-quality job seekers of all levels a chance to meet with top media industry recruiters and grad school representatives.
Recruiters can look forward to meeting with all levels of job seekers, including:
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Students in attendance are among the top in their class. They are winners from our Festival of Media Arts competition, BEA Scholarship Winners, RAB Student Scholars, BEA Collegiate Media Chapters, & AERho honors society members. - Young Professionals
Our Career Fair attracts professionals just starting out in the industry. These are up-in-coming media professionals who are interested in advancing their careers in Media.
BEA and LABF Partner on NEW Grants
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is proud to announce the availability of up to four grants, each valued at $2,500, to assist radio and television broadcasting companies as well as non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving broadcast history. These grants are intended to help safeguard materials and make them freely accessible to researchers, educators, and the public. For more information click here.
