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Penn College Radio Station WPTC Faces Uncertain Future
According to a story on WNEP, Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) radio station WPTC 88.1 FM in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is facing an uncertain future after the college’s mass media major is discontinued. A petition in support of the station … finish reading Penn College Radio Station WPTC Faces Uncertain Future
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Northeastern Illinois University Evaluating the Future of WZRD
In a statement today, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) acknowledged that it is reviewing the student radio station WZRD and has decided to “temporarily place the student organization on inactive status” while it completes the renewal process for WZRD’s FCC license. … finish reading Northeastern Illinois University Evaluating the Future of WZRD
Northeastern Illinois University Suspends DJs at College Radio Station WZRD and Switches to Automated Programming
On Friday the volunteers and DJs at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)’s student radio station WZRD 88.3 FM were called into a meeting and told that all shows were being suspended at the Chicago-based radio station. It’s a familiar-sounding story that … finish reading Northeastern Illinois University Suspends DJs at College Radio Station WZRD and Switches to Automated Programming
Saving College Radio Panel at CMJ offers Tips for Stations in Peril
In the past year, a number of high profile college radio stations have been moved off FM. Many claim that we are in the midst of a crisis, in which university officials are contemplating selling or leasing their valuable FM … finish reading Saving College Radio Panel at CMJ offers Tips for Stations in Peril
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Fighting for College Radio…and Winning: Part Two – WUEV
People on the front lines fighting college radio station sales are always looking for signs of hope and for evidence that protests can make a difference. There have, in fact, been a number of college radio stations that have convinced … finish reading Fighting for College Radio…and Winning: Part Two – WUEV
6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day
Today marks the first annual College Radio Day. More than 350 stations all over the United States and Canada have signed up to participate. The concept’s fairly simple, it’s a day when people are encouraged to tune in to college … finish reading 6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day
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Fighting for College Radio…and Winning: Part One – WWPV
Last week, I helped fact-check a lengthy list of colleges who had sold or transferred control of their student radio stations to outside entities. It was a depressing chore, as I delved into the stories behind these losses. Yet, it … finish reading Fighting for College Radio…and Winning: Part One – WWPV
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Upcoming Saving College Radio Events
It’s encouraging to see that a number of upcoming events and conferences will be addressing the future of college radio. I will be speaking on a panel at the National Student Media Convention in October and am also hoping to … finish reading Upcoming Saving College Radio Events
New Zealand’s Radio One 91 FM Fends Off Sale of Student Station
It’s nice to hear some good news amid all the battles over the future of college radio. After a very public protest over a rumored sell-off, the University of Otago student radio station Radio One 91FM in Dunedin, New Zealand … finish reading New Zealand’s Radio One 91 FM Fends Off Sale of Student Station
Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale
The contentious pending sale of college radio station KUSF to Classical Public Radio Network continues to keep the lawyers busy, as a Motion to Dismiss the entire application was filed with the FCC just before the July 4th holiday. At … finish reading Motion to Dismiss Filed with FCC Regarding Pending KUSF Sale