WMUB
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WMUB is a public radio station licensed to Miami University
, in Oxford, Ohio
. It produced local programming for 59 years until March 1, 2009 when it became a part of Cincinnati Public Radio. The station serves Southwest Ohio
and Southeast Indiana
. WMUB started as a student-operated station the 1940s and turned FM in 1950. Once known for its “Rhythm and News”, it is now a full-time satellite of WVXU
in Cincinnati. It primarily serves areas north of Cincinnati where the main WVXU signal is weak.
The station operates via a 24,500-watt transmitter located on Taylor Road in Butler County.
For over 20 years, listeners tuned in weeknights to listen to the voice of Mama Jazz. Phyllis Campbell, was the host of this evening show that was broadcast from 8 to 11 P.M.
WMUB historically was a resource for students who were studying broadcasting and journalism to train in reporting and on-air delivery. The station used to produce two local newscasts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These were diminished in the late 90s to short news breaks during NPR’s Morning Edition
and All Things Considered
. Miami University is currently working with Cincinnati Public Radio to develop new opportunities for student journalists.
In January 2007, University President David C. Hodge
charged a committee to explore alternatives to address budgetary and technological challenges for WMUB. The university owns the radio station’s license and covered nearly 62 percent of its $1.7 million budget. The committee released its report in the fall of 2007 and recommended strongly pursuing and developing regional connections with other existing non commercial stations and building on connections with appropriate academic programs within the university.
In January 2009, Miami announced that it was turning operation of the station over to Cincinnati Public Radio effective March 1, 2009. Seven people lost their jobs due to this change.
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
, in Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,943 at the 2000 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. Oxford...
. It produced local programming for 59 years until March 1, 2009 when it became a part of Cincinnati Public Radio. The station serves Southwest Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and Southeast Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. WMUB started as a student-operated station the 1940s and turned FM in 1950. Once known for its “Rhythm and News”, it is now a full-time satellite of WVXU
WVXU
WVXU is a public radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is owned by Cincinnati Public Radio, which also operates station WGUC and WMUB. It broadcasts at 91.7 FM and airs public radio news/talk syndicated programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media and Public Radio...
in Cincinnati. It primarily serves areas north of Cincinnati where the main WVXU signal is weak.
The station operates via a 24,500-watt transmitter located on Taylor Road in Butler County.
For over 20 years, listeners tuned in weeknights to listen to the voice of Mama Jazz. Phyllis Campbell, was the host of this evening show that was broadcast from 8 to 11 P.M.
WMUB historically was a resource for students who were studying broadcasting and journalism to train in reporting and on-air delivery. The station used to produce two local newscasts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These were diminished in the late 90s to short news breaks during NPR’s Morning Edition
Morning Edition
Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It airs weekday mornings and runs for two hours, and many stations repeat one or both hours. The show feeds live from 05:00 to 09:00 ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon...
and All Things Considered
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio. It was the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets...
. Miami University is currently working with Cincinnati Public Radio to develop new opportunities for student journalists.
In January 2007, University President David C. Hodge
David C. Hodge
David Charles Hodge is the 21st president of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He began his tenure on July 1, 2006. Previously he was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr...
charged a committee to explore alternatives to address budgetary and technological challenges for WMUB. The university owns the radio station’s license and covered nearly 62 percent of its $1.7 million budget. The committee released its report in the fall of 2007 and recommended strongly pursuing and developing regional connections with other existing non commercial stations and building on connections with appropriate academic programs within the university.
In January 2009, Miami announced that it was turning operation of the station over to Cincinnati Public Radio effective March 1, 2009. Seven people lost their jobs due to this change.