WWVU-FM

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WWVU-FM
Broadcast areaEastern Monongalia County, West Virginia
Frequency 91.7 FM MHz
BrandingU92 The Moose
Programming
Format College
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
 1982
Call sign meaning
WWest Virginia University
Technical information
Licensing authority
 FCC
Class A
Power 2,600 Watts
HAAT 55 meters (180 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 39°38′9.0″N79°56′38.0″W / 39.635833°N 79.943889°W / 39.635833; -79.943889
Links
Public license information
Webcast http://stream.radiojar.com/56p3rt9eytzuv
Website https://u92themoose.com/

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

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Known as U92 The Moose, WWVU-FM broadcasts at 91.7FM, [3] and broadcasts from 284 Prospect St, Morgantown, WV 26505. 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 Antenna.jpg
WWVU-FM transmission tower and antenna

WWVU-FM first went on the airwaves in 1982 when it opened its studios at the Mountainlair. Known as "The Moose," U92 is 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. [6]

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

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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 June 4, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Home | U-92 | West Virginia University". WWVU-FM. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Sports | U92 the Moose | West Virginia University". u92themoose.com. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  6. ↑ "HERE ARE THE 2015 CMJ COLLEGE RADIO AWARD WINNERS". CMJ. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ "ANNOUNCING 2015 CMJ COLLEGE RADIO AWARD NOMINEES". CMJ.com. CMJ. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ Berry, Alec. "WWVU-FM Music Director Nominated for National Award". WV Living. New South Media, Inc. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  9. ↑ "WWVU-FM nominated for three national college radio awards". WVU Today. West Virginia University. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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