The annual Princeton Review “Best College Radio Station” list has me in full-on analysis mode this week, as I scrutinize the list of 20 schools with “popular” radio stations. Based on surveys conducted at around 380 institutions, it reflects a microcosm (less than 10%) of the universe of more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities and an even smaller slice of the college radio scene. It’s still an interesting list, with some fantastic and notable stations represented. There are also a few seriously under-the-radar outlets that don’t currently have functioning websites or streams. Despite the shortcomings of lists such as these, they do spark debate and pique interest in college radio.
More College Radio News
Station Sales
Shaw’s Beloved WSHA-FM is now K-Love (News & Observer)
Western Carolina University to Sell License for WWCU (AllAccess)
College Purchases Another Station
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Agrees to Acquire Sarasota Radio Station WSRQ-FM (YourErie.com)
LECOM Buys Sarasota Radio Station WSRQ (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Programming
Failed Bank Robber Programming UNLV Station (Nevada Current)
Kids go on the Air: Thanks to WTJU (Augusta Free Press)
Alums
Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Alumna Finds Journalism a ‘Calling’ (UGA Today)
