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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.

The latest episode of the Central State University Podcast spotlights the recent campus visit by the WeHBSeeU TV documentary team as they captured the rising national attention on CSU’s Interdisciplinary Forensic Studies minor. The episode features WeHBSeeU TV host Dr. Erin Lynch, her executive producer, and CSU faculty whose interdisciplinary work connects chemistry, social sciences, and real-world investigative practice. Together, they explore how CSU’s mock crime scene demonstration, hands‑on training, and student–faculty research showcase the program’s depth and relevance. Their conversation highlights how the program is shaping student career pathways and elevating CSU’s national profile through expanding research capacity and innovation.Listen now, share the episode, and help amplify CSU’s growing impact in forensic education.

Who promotes community wellness through recreational music making programs, as well as family friendly events? Jalynn D. Simmons of Joyful Noyze Management! Discover her journey along with WCSU-FM General Manager Charles Fox, recorded from the oooradio studios at Central State University during homecoming week.

How do murals become monuments to change? How can a single work of art shift a community’s consciousness? In Episode 3 of Curious About Art?, host Ena Nearon speaks with two powerful voices—muralist Jenny Roesel Ustick and community organizer Bomani Moyenda—about the role of art as activism. Together, they explore how artists use visual storytelling to confront injustice, restore dignity, and ignite transformation.

In episode 1 of our podcast, we sit down with Nael Santana to dive into the world of men's volleyball and explore the important connection between the sport and mental health. Nael shares his insights on the challenges athletes face, the mental hurdles in competitive sports, and strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset on and off the court. Don’t miss this honest conversation about performance, pressure, and personal well-being.

9:30 a.m.— GATHER @ Xenia Avenue and Corry Street parking lot9:45 a.m.— MLK MARCH BEGINS through downtown Yellow Springs10:30 a.m.— ARRIVE @ John Bryan Community Center Gym 100 Dayton St.11 a.m.— 2025 PROGRAM BEGINSThe program includes:• The World House Choir performances;• Focusing remarks by Dr. Ronald Wyatt, cousin of Coretta Scott King;• Essays by Yellow Springs youth;• Awarding of the 2025 MLK Day Peacemaker Award;• Spoken word and dance performers;12:30 p.m.— Soup LUNCH @ John Bryan Community Center Gym3 p.m.— SPOKEN WORD @ The Coretta Scott King Center, 781 Livermore St.• Spoken word open mic for words/music inspired by Martin Luther King,6 p.m.— FREE FILM: ‘REUNION’ @ McGregor Hall, Room 113, Antioch College (off Livermore between E. Center College and E. South College)• Free screening of “Reunion: Journey with Ancestors,” which highlights the work of Charles Fox and his 30 years of ancestral research and lessons learned along the way.Free admission | DONATIONS to the support the program may be made at the365projectys.org. Press the “Donate” button, then scroll to the “MLK Day” button

Cheryl Durgans (Yellow Spring News) speaks with Shonda L. Sneed (Precinct Captain) about Issue 1

Education inequity in Ohio - what's being done and how our community can help close the achievement gap and improve outcomes for Black children.Cheryl Durgans, the first African American editor of the 142-year-old Yellow Springs News, is our host for a discussion with Jimma McWilson, an authority on the subject from Youngstown, Ohio, and Tom Roberts, former Ohio State Senator and current President of the Ohio NAACP Conference.

Education inequity in Ohio - what's being done and how our community can help close the achievement gap and improve outcomes for Black children.Cheryl Durgans, the first African American editor of the 142-year-old Yellow Springs News, is our host for a discussion with Jimma McWilson, an authority on the subject from Youngstown, Ohio, and Tom Roberts, former Ohio State Senator and current President of the Ohio NAACP Conference.

WCSU-FM correspondent Kathryn Mobley was recently honored the Philo T. Farnsworth Video Award for Overall Excellence in Public Access Programming, presented by the Central States Region of the Alliance For Community Media. The award recognizes the quality and variety of programming seen on community access stations during the past year. The Central States Region is made up of access centers in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky. The winning video was part of the recent "Save A Life" program, an audio and video series hosted and produced by Kathryn Mobely in conjunction with WCSU-FM and the Miami Valley Communications Commission (MVCC) of Centerville, Ohio.