BEA Journals See Growth in 2025
Each year, Taylor & Francis provides an overview of BEA journal performance using a range of usage metrics. The 2025 report shows total full-text article views across all formats and indicates increased downloads for both Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (JOBEM) and the Journal of Radio & Audio Media (JRAM). We thank our authors and readers for their continued engagement, and a special thanks to our journal editors for their ongoing work and oversight. Learn More
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
BEA Introduces a Series of Convention Spotlights
BEA attendees can plan their schedule by using Interest Division tracks, or by Convention Spotlights. Spotlights are programmed session clusters focused on key topics and communities. These “mini-conferences” and are an added way to help registrants find and connect with colleagues and content.
In this week’s newsletter we’re showcasing the AI Spotlight. The AI Spotlight focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in media and communication, including its impact on content, production, education, research, regulation, and society. Sessions examine both the opportunities and challenges AI presents from teaching, scholarly and professional perspectives.
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.