15 Jun HU’s New Relationship with Star 88.3 FM

Award-winning Christian radio station Star 88.3 WLAB-FM and Huntington University have formed a strategic alliance. Huntington University will extend financial support to the newly-established Star Educational Media Network, a non-profit formed to purchase Star 88.3 in May. In return, the college will receive:

• A significant stake in the enterprise,.
• Several positions on the board of directors.
• On-air and off-air promotion.
• Expanded learning opportunities for students.

In addition:

• Star 88.3 is involved in many kinds of community outreach. This new relationship will provide numerous opportunities for collaborative volunteer service in the greater Fort Wayne area.
• HU’s campus radio station (The FUSE 105.5 FM) will benefit from the Christian broadcasting expertise of Star 88.3 staff and national consultants.
• Star 88.3 receives many benefits from record labels and recording artists nationwide. These relationships will create opportunities for on-campus and off-campus performances.

Star 88.3 has 70,000 weekly listeners, and in 2009 was named Gospel Music Association’s Radio Station of the Year at the Dove Awards.

You can read more on Huntington University’s news page.