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WKNC Leads Sessions At National Media Convention

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Best of WKNC Awards 2026 presentation slide.

Apr 8, 2026

Radio Station Names Best of WKNC Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 announced its second annual Best of WKNC award winners on April 8. Launched in 2025, the Best of WKNC awards honor the exceptional work of 150+ students who DJ and create content for the student radio station.
Double Barrel Benefit 22 night one artist Roxby along with general manager Sarah Hernando, who served as DJ. Photo by Livi Schnwartz.

Mar 13, 2026

NC State Radio Raises $4,000 From Concert

WKNC 88.1 FM raised over $4,000 through its Double Barrel Benefit 22 event, an annual two-night concert that serves as one of the station’s primary fundraisers.
Student media students gather around a conference room table.

Jan 16, 2026

Student Media Crowdfunding Wildly Successful

At 3 p.m. last Monday, Student Media issued a challenge to  alumni and friends of the program: Join our crowdfunding campaign to raise $8,000 over the next 30 days to modernize our conference room.
Two students in a radio studio.

Nov 24, 2025

WKNC Earns International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 earned multiple awards from the third annual International Student Broadcasting Championship.
Person at a podium presenting a slide on alt text and AI.

May 19, 2025

Gilbert Presents on Digital Accessibility for Student Success Symposium

Student Media Associate Director Jamie Lynn Gilbert joined 43 colleagues from across the University to present at the Student Success Symposium on May 13 in Talley Student Union.
From top left, clockwise: WKNC’s DMC Woodstock interviews Machine Girl, graphic by Sophia Cunningham. Sarah Hernando in the music director's office, photo by Josie Lacey. Best of WKNC 2025 medal, photo by Ryann Horn. Double Barrel Benefit 21 poster, graphic by Ryann Horn.

Apr 17, 2025

Radio Station Launches Inaugural Best of WKNC Awards

On April 7, student radio station WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 announced its inaugural Best of WKNC award winners.
Students Abdullah Najjar (left), Cole Johnson (middle) and Autumn Coles (right) thank donors for supporting the WKNC Enhancement Fund on NC State’s Day of Giving. Photo by Josie Lacey.

Mar 28, 2025

Student Media Raises $5,100 from Day of Giving

NC State Student Media raised more than $5,100 from 71 donations during NC State’s seventh annual Day of Giving. The Technician Century Fund, established in 2020 to celebrate the newspaper’s 100th anniversary, saw 26 donations totaling more than $2,000. Most recently, the Technician Century Fund supported student travel to the National College Media Convention in…

Nov 27, 2024

Student Media Business Office at CMBAM

The Student Media Business Office recently attended the College Media Business and Advertising Managers Convention (CMBAM). The convention was hosted in Philadelphia this year, and the Office was able to send their Business Adviser Abi Barefoot, General Manager Allie Gervase and Media Consultants Layla Faith Batts and Caitlyn Muniz.

Nov 27, 2024

WKNC Earns International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 received multiple accolades in the second annual International Student Broadcasting Championship.

Nov 12, 2024

WKNC Leads Sessions At National Media Convention

WKNC General Manager Rose Kelley and Station Adviser Jamie Lynn Gilbert presented “I’m In Charge. Now What?” at the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Media Convention Oct. 23-26 in Seattle.