BEA2014

The News Division's goals are to provide the scholar, the media practitioner and the citizen with a better understanding of the role and functions of the broadcast journalist in a free society. They seek to improve communication and understanding among working professionals, scholars and the public concerning broadcast journalism. These goals are achieved through sponsorship and encouragement of scholarly teaching and inquiry in the areas of radio and television journalism and through support of teaching and public service activities supporting free expression as stated by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Chair: Tim F. Brown, University of Central Florida
Vice Chair, Programming: Mary Blue, Tulane University
Vice Chair, Research Competition: Nancy Mackenzie- Dupont, University of Mississippi
Co-Vice Chair, Communication: Lydia Timmins, University of Delaware
Co-Vice Chair, Communication: Adam Kuban, Ball State University
Festival of Media Arts Vice Chair and Student Feature News Competition Chair: Sara Magee, Loyola University of Maryland
Festival of Media Arts Faculty News Competition Chair: Trina T. Creighton, University of Nebraska @ Lincoln
Festival of Media Arts Student Radio News Competition Chair: Michael Riecke, SUNY - Oswego
Festival of Media Arts Student Hard News Competition Chair: Brent M. Foster, California State University, Fullerton
Festival of Media Arts Student News Talent Competition Chair: Herbert Dunmore, Loyola University Maryland
Festival of Media Arts Student Newscast (3 Days or Less) Competition Chair: Mary T. Rogus, Ohio University
Festival of Media Arts Student Newscast (4/5 Days) Competition Chair: Bob Gould, Michigan State University