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2012: A Mixed Bag for College Radio

As we reflect back on 2012, there’s no clear answer about the state of college radio. In a way, college radio may be getting back to normal following a particularly dramatic 2011. Although some stations left the air this year, … finish reading 2012: A Mixed Bag for College Radio

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Paperwork Filed with FCC to Assign Former WRVU License to Nashville Public Radio

On August 9, Vanderbilt Student Communications (VSC) filed paperwork with the FCC indicating their desire to assign the license for former college radio station WRVU 91.1 FM (now known as WFCL) to Nashville Public Radio. Ever since June, 2011, Nashville … finish reading Paperwork Filed with FCC to Assign Former WRVU License to Nashville Public Radio

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Community radio broadcasters and builders converged at GRC 2012

Jennifer and I attended the Grassroots Radio Conference this past weekend in Urbana, IL. These are my old stomping grounds, having lived in the twin college towns of Champaign-Urbana for about 13 years until 2008. Home to the University of … finish reading Community radio broadcasters and builders converged at GRC 2012

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WRVU Supporters File Petition to Deny College Radio Station’s License Renewal

This week, WRVU Friends and Family filed a Petition to Deny the license renewal for the Vanderbilt University radio station WFCL. Known as WRVU untilĀ  June 1, 2011, WFCL is the non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Vanderbilt Student Communications … finish reading WRVU Supporters File Petition to Deny College Radio Station’s License Renewal

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2011: The Year that College Radio Fought Back

The champagne is chilling in the ‘fridge, marking the end of another year. As I look back on the events of 2011, it’s been a rough year for college radio. But, at the same time, 2011 will go down in … finish reading 2011: The Year that College Radio Fought Back

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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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College Radio’s Fight for FM

Students who returned to their campuses this fall at University of San Francisco (USF), Vanderbilt University, Brown University, and Bryant University found, much to their surprise, that their FM radio stations have been taken off the air. In the past … finish reading College Radio’s Fight for FM

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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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WRVU Sale May Violate Tennessee Non-Profit Regulations

Each and every college radio station facing a potential takeover by an outside group has a unique situation and the twists and turns of the transactions taking place at KTRU, KUSF, and WRVU are evidence of that. In each case, … finish reading WRVU Sale May Violate Tennessee Non-Profit Regulations

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The Past Week In Radio

Catch up on stories you might have missed from the past week in radio. Dirty Money Talk radio’s biggest names are paid millions of dollars to “use a script, outline or set of talking points,” according to a new report. … finish reading The Past Week In Radio

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