WVBR 🇺🇸

WVBR, broadcasting on 93.5 FM, has served the Cornell University and Ithaca community since its founding in 1935. Initially known as WHCU-FM, WVBR began as a carrier-current AM station reaching Cornell dormitories. The station transitioned to FM broadcasting in 1958, expanding its reach to the broader Ithaca area. WVBR, standing for "Voice of the Big Red," reflects its close ties to Cornell athletics. WVBR is operated entirely by Cornell University students who manage programming, engineering, sales, and marketing. The station's programming includes a mix of rock, alternative, and indie music, along with specialty shows that feature various genres, talk programming, and live broadcasts of Cornell sports. WVBR serves as a training ground for students pursuing careers in media, offering hands-on experience in all facets of radio broadcasting. WVBR operates as a commercial station, generating revenue through advertising sales to support its operations and programming. WVBR also provides local news coverage, focusing on issues relevant to Cornell and Ithaca communities.