WWVU-FM

WWVU-FM is a College formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Morgantown, West Virginia, serving Eastern Monongalia County, West Virginia.[1] WWVU-FM is owned and operated by West Virginia University.[2]

WWVU-FM
CityMorgantown, West Virginia
Broadcast areaEastern Monongalia County, West Virginia
Frequency91.7 FM MHz
BrandingU92 The Moose
SloganCollege Radio at WVU
Programming
FormatCollege
Ownership
OwnerWest Virginia University
(West Virginia University Board of Governors)
History
First air date
1982
Call sign meaning
W West Virginia University
Technical information
ClassA
Power2,600 Watts
HAAT55 meters (180 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°38′9.0″N 79°56′38.0″W
Links
WebcastWWVU-FM Webstream
WebsiteWWVU-FM Online

Known as U92 The Moose, WWVU-FM broadcasts at 91.7FM,[3] and located within the Mountainlair at 1550 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26506. The station broadcasts college and alternative rock, as well as jazz, punk, hip hop, metal, and other genres, as well as several WVU sports.

History
WWVU-FM transmission tower and antenna

WWVU-FM first went on the airwaves in 1982 when it opened its studios at the Mountainlair. Affectionately known as "The Moose," U92 has been a hands-on training ground for students interested in programming music, producing digital content in state-of-the-art studios, providing live Mountaineer sports coverage, or reporting on local and state news. The station is completely student-run and while there is a professional staff member who oversees the operation, it is up to the student directors and volunteer staff to create all content. U92 is currently managed by WVU Student Media, and broadcasts alternative rock and college rock in its "regular rotation." The station currently has programs dedicated to jazz, metal, punk, hip hop, and other genres,[4] and broadcasts several WVU sports including women's soccer, women's basketball, baseball, hockey and more.[5]

CMJ Accolades

In 2015, WWVU-FM won the College Music Journal Station of the Year award. WWVU's Music Director, Elizabeth McIntyre, won Music Director of the Year. Hip-Hop Director, Cody Roane, won the Specialty Show Director of the Year award. Winning such honors places WWVU on record as one of the best college radio stations in North America.[6]

WWVU-FM accepts the 2015 College Music Journal award for Station of the Year in New York City.

CMJ Nominations

In 2015, WWVU was nominated for six College Music Journal awards. The six categories were Station of the Year, Music Director of the Year (Elizabeth McIntyre), Specialty Music Director of the Year (Cody Roane - Hip-Hop), Most Creative, Small Station Big Idea, and Most Improved.[7]

WWVU was nominated for three College Music Journal awards in 2013. One for Music Director of the Year (Jimmy Fortuna), one for Best Community Resource and Biggest Improvement.[8][9]

See also

References
  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  2. "WWVU Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "Home | U92 the Moose | West Virginia University". u92themoose.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  4. "Home | U-92 | West Virginia University". WWVU-FM. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  5. "Sports | U92 the Moose | West Virginia University". u92themoose.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  6. "HERE ARE THE 2015 CMJ COLLEGE RADIO AWARD WINNERS". CMJ. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  7. "ANNOUNCING 2015 CMJ COLLEGE RADIO AWARD NOMINEES". CMJ.com. CMJ. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017.
  8. Berry, Alec. "WWVU-FM Music Director Nominated for National Award". WV Living. New South Media, Inc. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  9. "WWVU-FM nominated for three national college radio awards". WVU Today. West Virginia University. Retrieved 21 December 2013.


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