Morehead State Public Radio’s Spring Fundraiser and Membership Drive is March 23 - 27. The annual spring event invites listeners to support WMKY (90.3FM), public radio from Morehead State University.
Financial gifts to Morehead State Public Radio (WMKY) support students, local programming, and daily operations.
Supporters may also designate gifts to MSPR’s Enhancement Fund, providing scholarships to qualified MSPR students studying at Morehead State University. Established in 2022, the MSPR Enhancement Fund has awarded more than $36,000 in student scholarships.
Thanks to listener support, MSPR is growing in ways that deepen our service to eastern Kentucky while expanding meaningful learning opportunities for Morehead State students. MSPR has also expanded international news coverage with the addition of BBC World News.
“MSPR is pleased to present BBC World News from American Public Media. We have also added cultural programming such as A Way with Words, Fiesta, and Jazz and The American Spirit,” said Hitchcock. “Our diverse weekend program schedule features Americana, bluegrass, blues, Celtic, folk, and jazz music with an emphasis on musicians, songwriters, and storytellers,” added Hitchcock.
Part-time community program hosts include Grant Alden (Grant Alden’s Field Notes), Becki Alfrey (Bluegrass Diversion), Doug Chatham (Odd Numbers), Carolyn Franzini (A Time for Tales), and Anabel Peterman (Pickin’ Parlor).
In addition, more than twenty Morehead State University students are involved as writers, reporters, editors, and announcers. Since 1965, more than eight hundred students have worked at WMKY, with many pursuing careers as leaders in broadcasting, communications, education, marketing, media, and associated fields.
“MSPR is continuing the tradition of involving students in every aspect of broadcasting,” said Hitchcock. “Student learning is important to their career goals and vital to WMKY’s daily operations.”
Financial gifts to the MSPR Fund support student work studies and local programming. Gifts to MSPR’s Enhancement Fund provide scholarships to qualified students at Morehead State University. Gifts to either the MSPR Fund or the MSPR Enhancement Fund may be made online at: www.wmky.org
Listen to WMKY at 90.3FM, online (www.wmky.org), phone app, or smart speaker. For additional information, e-mail Paul Hitchcock at p.hitchc@moreheadstate.edu or call 606.783.2334.