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Oct 17, 2024

Using Radio To Reunite Families

NC State alum Brian Hall (Business Administration and Management, ’88), a senior vice president for iHeartRadio in Asheville, joined his company’s seven radio stations together to create constant coverage for his community when Hurricane Helene hit the North Carolina mountains. 

Feb 26, 2011

Finely Tuned

Each spring, mtvU seeks to recognize the nation's best college radio station with a 'Woodie Award.' Not only has our own WKNC 88.1 FM been nominated for top honors, NC State's home to all things eclectic sits squarely in mtvU's 'Top 10.' 

Jan 2, 2011

Student Media Makes Headlines

2010 was a banner year for NC State's newspaper, radio, yearbook and literary magazine student staffs, which racked up a bevy of national awards for their efforts. In addition, Windhover - NC State's literary and visual arts magazine - and the Agromeck yearbook have been named finalists for 2011 Crown Awards. 

Nov 11, 2010

Student Media Honored

NC State’s yearbook and literary magazine won top national honors, while students at WKNC radio took home awards for best deejay, regular program and student media Web site from the Associated Collegiate Press. 

Jul 5, 2010

The Revolution

Wedged into a series of small rooms on the third floor of Witherspoon Student Center, the entirely student-run WKNC 88.1 FM serves up an around-the-clock, steady mix of music - everything from punk and metal to rap and a cappella. It's a seriously successful formula that has earned 88.1 FM bragging rights as the Triangle's top station of its kind. 

Jun 29, 2010

Rock Can Roll

In continuing NC State's mission to assist and serve those beyond the borders of our campus, Student Government, the Union Activities Board and WKNC 88.1 came together last week with a singular goal in mind - cranking up the volume to help a local food bank fight hunger across 34 North Carolina counties. 

Jun 24, 2010

You Say You Want a Revolution

WKNC 88.1 FM has been named the best college radio station in the Triangle in the Independent Weekly’s annual reader survey. Meet the talent behind the voices and the music.