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You registered. You booked the hotel. You figured out how you’re getting to Philadelphia.

Now what?

The National Student Media Convention is almost here, and whether this is your first CBI convention or you’ve been joining us for years, a little preparation can make a big difference.

Yes, you’ll spend four days attending sessions, learning new skills and hearing from media professionals. But some of the best parts of CBI happen between the things printed on the schedule.

The conversation after a session The person you meet in the hallway. The idea you bring back to your station. The unexpected connection that continues long after everyone leaves Philadelphia.

College Broadcasters, Inc.

Our Mission

CBI is a member-driven organization serving students and advisers of student media. Through events, programs and a network of expertise, CBI fosters experiential learning, professional opportunities and advocacy for the success of student media programs.

Anabella Poland
CBI President
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Your donation to College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) directly empowers the next generation of media professionals. As a member-driven organization, CBI provides essential resources, hands-on learning experiences, and professional development opportunities to student media programs nationwide. When you give to CBI, you help create pathways to success for students passionate about broadcasting and media. Your support funds innovative programs, networking events, and advocacy efforts that strengthen student voices and prepare them for meaningful careers in an evolving media landscape. Invest in student media today. Your contribution makes a difference.

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#CBI2026

How to Get the Most Out of CBI 2026 in Philadelphia You registered. You booked the hotel. You figured out how you’re getting to Philadelphia. Now what? The National Student Media Convention is almost here, and whether this is your first CBI convention or you’ve been joining us for years, a little preparation can make […]

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Why Philadelphia Is the Perfect City for CBI 2026

There are cities you visit.   And then there are cities you experience.   Philadelphia is definitely the second kind. This October, College Broadcasters, Inc. is heading to Philadelphia for the 2026 National Student Media Convention, October 14–17. And while the convention itself will be packed with sessions, networking, awards, industry connections and opportunities to […]

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FCC Opens Rare FM Translator Filing Window

What College Radio Stations Need to Know On June 17, the FCC announced the first-ever filing window for new Noncommercial Educational (NCE) FM translators. It is the first opportunity in more than 25 years for eligible educational broadcasters to apply for reserved-band FM translators that can extend the reach of their stations. For many college […]

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Leadership Workshop

The Student Media Leadership Workshop Returns This Summer July 20–23, 2026 (Registration is open now! Schedule coming soon!) You’ve become a manager at your student-run media outlet. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part. How do you lead former peers? How do you run meetings that actually accomplish something? How do you motivate a staff when everyone […]

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The Votes Are In!

CBI Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results The results of the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) Board of Directors election have officially been tallied, and we’re excited to announce our new and returning board members. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals: Student RepresentativeOlivia DockinsRed Wolf Radio, Arkansas State University Development DirectorJohn DeveckaOperations Manager […]

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2026 CBI Board Elections!

Meet the Nominees! The nomination window for the 2026 CBI Board of Directors has officially closed.Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward or nominated a colleague to serve. This year, we’re preparing to elect representatives for the following positions: Student Representative (1-year term, begins 5/1/26) Development Director (3-year term, begins 12/1/26) Secretary (3-year term, […]

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