KCOU 88.1 FM Columbia, MO 🇺🇸

KCOU 88.1 FM is the University of Missouri's entirely student-operated radio station in Columbia, Missouri. The station gives hands-on experience to students in broadcasting, journalism, and music. KCOU broadcasts on 88.1 FM, delivering alternative music genres often underrepresented on commercial radio, including indie rock, electronic music, hip-hop, and local artists. The station provides local news coverage and Mizzou sports broadcasts. KCOU's programming features diverse talk shows covering current events, politics, pop culture, and student life, alongside specialty shows dedicated to niche interests. KCOU serves as an educational platform, training students in radio production, on-air presentation, news reporting, interviewing, music programming, and station management. The station streams its programming online, expanding its reach beyond Columbia, Missouri. Any University of Missouri student can apply to be DJs, news reporters, or sports broadcasters. KCOU provides a cultural hub for the University of Missouri and the Columbia community. It gives students a voice to express their opinions and contribute to campus dialogue. Many KCOU alumni have pursued successful careers in media and broadcasting.