State Rep. Leanne Krueger (D-131) declared Oct. 1 as College Radio Day in Pennsylvania and read an official proclamation Sept. 30 over the air on Neumann University’s radio station, 98.5 WNUW.

WNUW was one of more than 600 radio stations in 40 countries that celebrated College Radio Day and one of just two dozen stations that participated in a 24-hour marathon broadcast, led by students.

The celebration unites college radio stations from around the world to generate awareness of the work and value they bring to the broadcasting medium.

In part, Krueger’s proclamation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives read: “College radio stations are renowned for their sense of community, promotion of technology to the next generation, and commitment to volunteerism and public service … This medium unites universities and their surrounding communities by bringing forth social awareness, presenting an outlet for freedom of expression, and fostering shared values.”

Amanda Cunningham, a senior Communication and Digital Media major at Neumann, interviewed this year’s College Radio Day Ambassador, “Weird Al” Yankovic, on WNUW, joined by 90.3 WMSC’s Jared Tauber from Montclair State University.

 Yankovic reflected on his time in college radio and spoke about the importance of the media.

Find out more about College Radio Day here.

This year marks the 11th annual World College Radio Day, founded by Dr. Rob Quicke, professor of communication at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

“We are delighted to celebrate our 11th event, even in these most challenging circumstances. Huge credit must go to the students, staff, and faculty that keep college radio stations going,” says Quicke.

Communication and Digital Media majors at Neumann receive hands-on experience with state-of-the-art professional technology from their first semester on campus.

Find out more about Neuman’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media.

Listen to a College Radio Day marathon.