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WVU completes student media upgrades funded by donations

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Dr. E. Gordon Gee President of West Virginia University | West Virginia University

Dr. E. Gordon Gee President of West Virginia University | West Virginia University

West Virginia University is set to complete renovations of its Student Media facilities by the end of February, thanks to $100,000 in private support. This upgrade aims to equip students with the latest technologies essential for careers in the evolving media industry.

The project includes a new home for U92 The Moose, WVU's student radio station. Two professional broadcast studios will be established around a central lounge area designed for on-air performances and discussions. Additionally, The Daily Athenaeum, the student newspaper, will receive new carpeting and tables.

Madison Cook, director of Student Media at WVU, stated that donations from alumni and friends fully fund the project. Many contributions came through an on-air pledge drive hosted by U92 over recent years. The upcoming 36-hour “Pledge Your Love to the Moose” drive begins at noon on February 13 and runs through February 14. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the new studio facilities.

“U92’s annual pledge drive is really a group effort — we have live music, alumni on air, participation from other WVU organizations,” said Cook. “It’s a high-energy environment and our students have a blast."

Since its establishment in 1982 as WWVU-FM, U92 has been an independent student-run station offering music, sports, news, and talk programming continuously. Approximately 60 students are involved under two full-time staff members' guidance.

Renovations are being handled by March-Westin Company at a discounted rate due to Phil Weser's support—CEO and co-founder of March-Westin—who expressed his admiration for U92's unique offerings: “I love listening to U92 because it’s a great station to discover new music...March-Westin is proud to support their success through this renovation project.”

Previously located in Mountainlair until 2021 before moving operations under one roof at 284 Prospect St., U92 has enhanced collaboration among students since then.

Aneissa Gallo serves as general manager while pursuing her degree in sports and adventure media; she highlighted how these improvements impact future broadcasters: “These renovations don’t just help make the building better; this is actively contributing...it’s giving students an opportunity to learn on equipment that they’re going use in future."

Gallo appreciates those who supported this initiative—many being former station participants like Tina Griesheimer who transitioned from working Colorado radio stations into marketing roles after benefiting professionally using similar resources provided by WVUs' past setup during her time there: "It’s important...to have real-world experience with latest technologies being used industry."

Cook also mentioned preserving aspects such as distinctive studio door covered colorful stickers representing featured bands previously part decor—a historical nod integrated within updated space paying homage roots associated campus’ cherished broadcast entity throughout years gone-by now onward toward tomorrow's horizon awaits continued growth potential prosperity ahead still yet come surely certainly undoubtedly assuredly forevermore perhaps maybe even always never-ending unending eternal infinite everlasting timeless perpetual ceaseless enduring abiding constant steadfast unwavering persistent unfaltering unflinching unswerving resolute determined committed dedicated devoted loyal faithful true sincere earnest genuine heartfelt wholehearted passionate enthusiastic fervent zealous eager keen spirited lively animated vigorous dynamic energetic vibrant vital alive alert awake aware conscious mindful attentive watchful observant perceptive insightful discerning shrewd astute clever 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