The Illinois State University campus and Bloomington-Normal community are invited to an open house celebrating our new location on May 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Join WGLT for an open house May 1
Unit: WGLT
Focused on the future: Vidette, WGLT collaboration amplifies student journalists
In January, WGLT co-located with The Vidette in a newly renovated building on West Locust Street in Normal. The three-year project resulted in a modern shared space for Illinois State University’s National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and the University’s student media outlet to produce their award-winning local news coverage.
Emily Bollinger’s award-winning WGLT photos are only one part of their artistry
Emily Bollinger is a national award-winning photographer, a musician, and a filmmaker. And now they’re about to become WGLT’s first graduate assistant.
WGLT earns Regional Murrow Award
WGLT has earned a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for its exceptional digital journalism.
Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication
The School of Communication is proud to recognize five exemplary students with the 2023 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student(s) in each COM major.
Congratulations to David Allen (Communication Studies), Miriam Wolff (Communication Studies), Elizabeth Urban (Journalism), Maddy Artman (Mass Media), and Kyah Joseph (Public Relations).
WGLT set to host candidate open house, forum ahead of April election
An open house and forum on March 22, will include candidates for Bloomington City Council, Normal Town Council, and area school boards.
The Vidette and WGLT to co-locate
Two greatly successful news organizations will be under one roof. The Vidette and WGLT will be located together in The Vidette building, located at 500 W. Locust Street, Normal, IL, 61761. The co-location is planned to be completed by the summer of 2023.
Award-a-palooza in 2022 for The Vidette, TV-10, WGLT, WZND
The School of Communication’s media outlets of The Vidette, TV-10, WGLT, and WZND have earned many more awards in 2022.
Dr. Robert and Marilyn Sutherland Endowment for WGLT provides students hands-on experiences
The Dr. Robert and Marilyn Sutherland Endowment for WGLT was established in 2011 to support the public radio station and its participating students.
WGLT General Manager R.C. McBride elected to the NPR Board of Directors
NPR member stations around the country voted to elect WGLT general manager R.C. McBride to the NPR Board of Directors. McBride will serve a three-year term beginning in November. McBride is a 30-year radio industry veteran spending the last six years as the general manager of WGLT. Under his leadership the station expanded local news
