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Six DJs in the WKNC production room.

Sep 26, 2024

WKNC To Host Fourth Annual 24-hour Broadcast for World College Radio Day

Starting in 2012, over 600 colleges across the globe have participated in the annual World College Radio Day. Oct. 4 will mark the fourth year WKNC has participated in the festivities. 

Picture of Jeanine Ikekhua, managing editor of Nubian Message, and winner of the Ebony Harlem Award for Visual/Literary Art.

May 2, 2024

Jeanine Ikekhua receives Ebony Harlem Award

Jeanine Ikekhua is one of the recipients of this year’s Ebony Harlem Awards for Excellence. The awards, which began in 1993, are sponsored by the African American Cultural Center.  

Apr 26, 2024

WKNC honored for design work

Student radio station WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 continues its tradition of teaching marketable skills on air and off, as Emma Bookhardt earned second place in a national design contest. 

From left, Jameson Wolf, Eleanor Saunders, Alianna Kendall-Brooks and Jelina-jo Miller were among the students who traveled to the NC News & Information Summit on March 8. Photo by Tommy Kopetskie, Elon University.

Mar 21, 2024

Student Media Raises $7,400 on Day of Giving

NC State Student Media raised more than $7,400 from 51 donations during NC State’s 2024 Day of Giving. 

WKNC content manager Rose Kelley (right) receives an award for Best Podcast from College Broadcasters, Inc. at the National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21 in Orlando, Florida from CBI President Annabella poland. Kelley also received recognition for her podcast "In the West Wing" from the International Student Broadcasting Championship.

Dec 11, 2023

WKNC Wins Big at International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 earned numerous awards from the inaugural International Student Broadcasting Championship. 

From left, Sophia Cunningham, Erie Mitchell, Claire Conklin, Rose Kelley, Nick Pinto, Jamie Lynn Gilbert and Spencer Grattan accepted awards for Best Podcast, Best Video Promo and Best DJ at the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards on Oct. 21 in Orlando.

Nov 14, 2023

Student Media Wins Multiple National Awards

NC State Student Media was honored by four different college media organizations this fall. 

WKNC Local Music Director and Interview Content Creator Erie Mitchell, Promotions Director Eilee Centeno, Interview Content Creator Tyler Farnes and General Manager Maddie Jennette enjoy some of the sights of Baltimore during the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21-24, 2022. The WKNC team will travel to Orlando Oct. 18-21 to accept their three finalist awards in CBI’s National Student Production Awards.

Sep 27, 2023

WKNC Named Finalist for Multiple National Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 has earned three nominations in College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Production Awards, which were announced Aug. 22. 

The NC State Nubian Message staff gathers to celebrate the publication's 30th anniversary.

Aug 31, 2023

Nubian Message, WKNC Finalists for National College Journalism Awards

Nubian Message and WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 are up for major national collegiate journalism awards.  

Aerial photo of The Corner.

Jul 27, 2023

Radio station seeks performers for WKNC’s Local Lunch Live

The fall series takes place Wednesdays at noon from Oct. 11-Nov. 15 at The Corner, an outdoor venue on the corner of Main Campus and Research Drives. All WKNC Local Lunch Live events are free and open to the public. 

"Western Wednesday” promotional designs.

Jun 9, 2023

WKNC Takes Top Honors for Design

Two students won awards for promotional designs created for Student Media's radio station, WNKC.