TSU wins Best Black College Radio Station
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Posted By: Aerial Monet` Ellis on April 22, 2005 WTST, Tennessee State University Campus Radio, was honored as the 2005 Station of the Year at the 27th annual Black College Radio Convention held a the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The BCR Station of the Year Award is a prestigious honor presented in recognition to a black college radio station that excels in areas such as promotions and events, audio production, public relations and news, community and campus affairs, and music programming. Many HBCU's across the country participate and compete for the opportunity of obtaining such an award. The Black College Radio Convention is an annual forum for black college broadcasters, professional broadcasters and members of the music industry to meet and discuss ways and means to increase minority participation in the broadcasting industry. The mission of the Black College Radio Convention is to assist black colleges and universities in raising funds for communications programs at various institutions. It provides employers with a pool of applicants for possible employment in the industry. It also provides services for black colleges and universities in engineering and technical assistance. WTST, Tennessee State University Campus Radio, is a carrier station permitted by the FCC to broadcast to the main campus of Tennessee State University and the surrounding areas, WTST provides a varied music-driven format that transmits a 24- hour signal seven days a week utilizing “live” student announcers. WTST broadcasts live at campus channel 99, 1600 AM, and www.tsuradio.com. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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