Making Radio Fals: Student-Student Student Western wins the best in the country

Kalamazoo, Mich. – It’s always a great day to be Bronco – especially when this day includes recognition as the best radio station in the country. 89.1 Woodr-FM of the Western Michigan University obtained the highest invoices with the Abraham & Borst award for the best general station during the Broadcasting System (IBS) 2024-25 inter-university award March 8 In New York during the 85th annual international IBS media conference.

“It was the effort of the team of every person who makes 89.1 widr-fm so unique and beautiful. I am very excited that I can be part of this wonderful team and I know that the name of the best university station in the country will motivate us to become better, “he says simply to improve,” says better and better. ” Cully Cooper89.1 Widr-FM General Director.

In addition to winning the best university/university station for over 10,000 students, the Widr also won the best interview of celebrities or artists for Kayla Lambert‘S segment with rock neon treessupported by Ryan MisiakIN Adam QreshiIN Azalea Taube AND Libby Yatesand the best logo for the recent redesign by Absolds Design Amnus Niko AmbsBFA’23. In total, the station was a finalist of 13 awards.

“What is this unusual achievement for WMU students and amazing testimonies for high-quality WMU students at 89.1 Widr-FM. I am incredibly proud of working with these students every day, “he says every day,” he says, “he says Glen DillonAssistant to the Director for Student Media.

Since 2017, Student Media has been nominated for 41 IBS awards and won 12.

The “Station of the Year” is confirming that what we do in the spectrum is unique. He proves that the media led by students can be brave, dynamic and professional, while remaining faithful to their independent spirit, “says Cooper. “For Western, Michigan University emphasizes the creativity and drive of its students – especially in the media, music and journalism.”

For three years, Cooper has been at the helm and saw the station growing in various ways.

“Our programming has expanded and our access to students is greater than ever. DJ -EI Employees still cross creative boundaries. We supported the environment in which students and local artists can develop, and this is reflected in the recognition we receive, “he says. “This award is proof that an independent, non -commercial radio still has an important place in today’s media landscape. It is also a mandate for us an evolving, strengthening various voices and ensuring that the spectrum remains a place for innovation and authenticity. “

The growth of the spectral is resembled Cooper’s professional development through his involvement in student media.

“The spectrum played a key role in my development. This gave me practical leadership experience, tightened my ability to move around the constantly changing media world and showed me the strength of the stories based on the community, “says Cooper, who will work as an independent filmmaker and cameraman from Mystic 8 Productions this summer this summer. “First of all, it gave me a platform to cope very much and find out how to be a better leader and a better person.”

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