Wisconsin Lutheran College grad sends thanks for grant
WBA Foundation, Thank you so much for your recent gift of $1,200 to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Your support for the college is most appreciated and helps prepare Warriors for lives of Christian leadership throughout the world. One of these Warriors…
UW-Green Bay sends thanks for grant money

WBA Foundation, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing funds to us through the WBA Foundation Educational Support Grant. The equipment is used in the following courses held on campus: Intro to TV Production Advanced TV…
Students learn to deliver on 21st century platforms

The statistics for online video production and consumption in the 21st century are staggering. It has become a way of life for what will soon be the majority of humans on the planet. Since the first YouTube video was posted…
Science writing experts share advice for science reporters

Consider how news science-based stories are framed for the reader. Ask scientists about why a natural or human-caused occurrence happens. Take advantage of Madison-based science resources. Those are some of the suggestions offered at “Secrets for Success in Science Journalism,” the spring…
Students consider careers in broadcast marketing

A WBA Foundation program is preparing college and high school students for careers in broadcast marketing. Ten years ago, your WBA Foundation initiated a pilot project aimed at identifying and training new sales personnel for Wisconsin radio and television stations….
Media mentors should support student travel

It was a typical, sticky April in rural Arkansas back in 2004. I had traveled 300 miles from home once with my parents on vacation all the way to Graceland. Now, I was in a car bound for DFW. The…
Student broadcasters learn, network, are honored at seminar

“Great mix of veterans and persons just starting out and objective honesty;” “Very informative; good to hear about other campus radio and TV stations;” “Really got a lot out of speed networking;” “Kept me engaged about the future of TV…
UW-Madison student honored with WBA Student Leadership Award

A UW-Madison student is being recognized with the WBA Student Leadership Award. Alec (AJ) Garcia was involved in broadcasting activities from the moment he arrived on campus, with an emphasis on sports. He is the Sports Director at WSUM and…
4 students honored with scholarships

Four students were honored at the WBA Student Seminar with scholarships. Kenneth Kosirowski Recipient:WBA Foundation Scholarship $2,000 Grant Ken is a graduate of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. He is currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring…