It’s super inspiring to hear about college radio stations collaborating on projects and events. The latest example is an upcoming College Radio Night in Los Angeles, featuring participation by eight college radio stations. The February 27th event will also include guest panels as well as live music. Radio stations taking part include KCSN, UCLA Radio, KXLU, KXSC, KSDT, KUCI, KUCR, and KOXY. There will also be some panelists from public radio station KCRW.
University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Public/Community Station KUMD License Sale
At University of Minnesota-Duluth, it has been announced that there is a pending sale of the license for its independent public radio station KUMD-FM to the owner of public television station WDSE. While not a student-run college radio station, KUMD does have student DJs during its night-time indie rock/hip-hop programming block “The Basement.”
TV station WDIO reported early word of the proposed sale, stating, “Documents do not mention the future of student-produced programming on KUMD, which airs in the late evening and overnight hours. When asked by Regent Mike Kenyanya about the future role of students at the station, [UMD Chancellor Lendley] Black acknowledged that the new owners could make a change.” MPR News pointed out that “Black said the partnership would provide internship and other opportunities in both TV and radio for UMD students.”
The deal still requires approval from University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents as well as the FCC.
More College Radio News
Profiles of Stations, Students, Staff
- O’Brien Picked as Benztown Mentee (Radio Ink)
- Fergusson Selected to Serve on Hamilton College Radio Station Executive Board (Bangor Daily News)
- Orangeville Man Makes History Running College Radio Station News Department at WPGU (Journal Standard)
- The Passing of Charles Morford (The Dynamo)
- WONC Studio Gets an Upgrade (Naperville NCTV17)
- Struggles at Humbold State’s KRFH (The Lumberjack)
License Sales
- UMD Agrees to Sell Longtime Community Radio Station KUMD (MPR News)
- Regents Consider Sale of KUMD-FM, Future of Student Shows Uncertain (WDIO)
History and Preservation
Events
- Los Angeles College Radio Night (Bootleg Theater)
- Creating Radio History on World Radio Day 2020: Broadcasting Live from Marconi’s Home of Radio (College Radio Day)
College Radio and Music Industry
Alumni
- What is ‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Bob Odenkirk’s Net Worth? (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
- Wilsonville Resident David Harms Aims to Inspire with his Worship 24/7 Radio (Pamplin Media Group)
- Billy Crystal Chats about his College Radio Past at WMUL (CBS Late Late Show)
- Winter Garden Resident Run Top-Rated Podcast about Leadership (West Orange Times and Windermere Observer)
- WOLF Legend Created Broadcast Honor Society, Now Conquering Atlanta (The West Georgian)
