Pat Hastings retires from UW-Madison
UW-Madison professor Pat Hastings is retiring after 22 years of teaching. Hastings specialized in video and audio journalism. She is responsible for overseeing the Badger Report, a live streamed student produced newscast, which received many awards for student work. She…
Be an ‘I’ll Do It’ person
Of the thousands of “How to Succeed in Business” books, mine would be the shortest. One chapter, three words: “I’ll do it.” If you want to succeed, it’s that simple. Be an “I’ll do it” person. I’ve seen evidence time…
Students connect with broadcasters in return to in-person Student Seminar
It was a fun experience. Great advice, leadership, and networking opportunities! Phenomenal learning opportunity. Those were just a few of the comments from more than 140 students who attended the 2022 WBA Student Seminar on Saturday, March 5 at the…
WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2021 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the…
Black inspired students while leading UW campus station
Republished with permission. Dave Black, who inspired generations of students as general manager of UW–Madison’s student radio station WSUM 91.7, has died at age 66. Dave started work on WSUM in 1993 as a graduate student in the School of Journalism…
Marquette student to be recognized as ‘true leader’
The Executive Director of the Marquette Wire will be recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award at the WBA Student Seminar. Aimee Galaszewski was nominated by Marquette Director of Student Media, Mark Zoromski who said Galaszewski is, “a true leader,…
Four to be awarded scholarships at WBA Student Seminar
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Seminar on March 5 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. Interested in supporting the scholarship program? Learn more here….
WBA Student Seminar returns to Madison as in-person event
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Seminar is set for Saturday, March 5 at the Madison Marriott West. The keynote speaker is Dan Shelley, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Previously, Shelley was Senior Vice President of Digital…
WBA Student Seminar to team up with job fair
The WBA Student Seminar is returning as an in-person event in March and making a big change aimed at connecting more students and aspiring broadcasters. The WBA Job Fair, typically held in January, is moving to be a part of…
