Dr. William E. Smith is the Executive Director of Admissions at Central State University — Dr. Smith also attended Central State University, where he first started his teacher certification before relocating to California. Dr. Smith is excited and eager to elevate the mission and enhance the reputation of Central State University. Find out how! Joined by Charles Fox, General Manager of WCSU-FM.
Research Connection Podcast focuses on research activities and projects that are occupying the attention of CSU research faculty and students. You can listen to this and other Extension podcasts on wcsufm.org - John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA)/1890 Land-Grant Program
Latest episode: "Forensic Minor Studies!"
Latest episode: "Forensic Minor Studies!"
Three years ago, business coach and owner of GrantSource, Chataun Denis saw the need to promote Black Businesses more widely. So, she created a directory of Black-owned businesses.Find out more!
WCSU Jazzy 88.9 FM is Central State University’s voice on the airwaves, delivering jazz, news, and student-produced programming to our community. Your support helps us provide hands-on training for students, preserve the legacy of jazz, and keep quality, educational radio thriving. A gift to Jazzy 88.9 FM ensures we continue inspiring, informing, and entertaining our listeners while preparing the next generation of media professionals.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson pictured with Dr. Milton Wilson, left, the first dean of Howard University's School of Business, and Quiester Craig, center, dean of North Carolina A&T School of Business and Economics. (Photo: Howard University School of Business)
Trent Darby brings you upbeat jazz to energize your morning at 9 AM. Funky Friday's are back!
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. They are safeguarding at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities.
In recognition of Black History Month, Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features excerpts from the project’s growing collection of oral history interviews, focusing on WCSU at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
You can listen to oral histories from the HBCU Radio Preservation Project on YouTube in collaboration with their partners at the Margaret Walker Center.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is part of the The Center for Radio Preservation and Archives at WYSO.
In recognition of Black History Month, Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features excerpts from the project’s growing collection of oral history interviews, focusing on WCSU at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
You can listen to oral histories from the HBCU Radio Preservation Project on YouTube in collaboration with their partners at the Margaret Walker Center.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is part of the The Center for Radio Preservation and Archives at WYSO.
Naykishia Darby, Thee Cardigan Professor, reads excerpts from some of her favorite (and topical!) poets and authors. Presented by wcsufm.org.
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Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering? -
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Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom. -
Trump warned Saturday that Iran would soon "be hit very hard," adding that the U.S. may expand its target list to "new areas and groups of people." -
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries. -
The Trump administration says it is "laser focused" and mission driven, but the messaging has been varied. The range of cited motivations for striking Iran now are sometimes at odds with each other. -
President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment. -
The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs. -
Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody." -
Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
The Real Deal Press is the premier fully digital news organization in Northeast Ohio targeting the news and information needs of the more than 400,000 African American residents of our area.
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Café Jazz is a mix of original vinyl recordings with contemporary jazz releases on CD. The show is energetic, classic and classy. The show also features the very best of the Bebop era and Straight Ahead jazz.
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Highly successful businesses understand the importance of underwriting as well as the importance of social responsibility. What if you could do both and save money?
Download the WCSU Public Radio App. The WCSU Public Radio App allows you to conveniently listen to your favorite jazz and news programs on your favorite mobile device.
Student-run and Marauder-powered, On Our Own Radio can be heard via 88.9fm HD2 from Wilberforce, Ohio, and around the world at oooradio.com!
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Brother Ronald L. Murray, Your Soldier For The Lord, will get you up and moving with the best in traditional, contemporary and inspirational music.
You will hear stories about how our lives, all living beings and our living systems are intertwined: big and small, close and far, including us, human beings.
"Catch the Flo" is a weekly music show hosted by contemporary jazz keyboard artist, Marcus Johnson. "Catch the Flo" features jazz music, both straight and smooth.
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Natalia S. Harris, Vice Chair
Christopher L. Wyche, Secretary
Shon P. Anderson
James L. Ervin Jr.
Jason R. Manns
Linda D. Matthews
Richard C. Perry
Asia T. Brown
Nicole C. Holt
“As a filmmaker, my goal is to inspire the audience to reflect on life and personal questions while entertaining them and making them laugh at the same time.” - Jennifer Sharp
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!