When student G. Irvin Lehman wrote an English paper in the 1930s suggesting that Eastern Mennonite College would start a radio station in the future, opposition to the idea was ... read more about Centennial Stories: WEMC, Virginia’s first noncommercial radio station, was founded on campus in 1954
Starting on Monday, Aug. 11, Eastern Mennonite University’s radio station will broadcast more classical music on its 91.7 FM frequency. The station, WEMC, will also begin billing itself as “the ... read more about WEMC unveils new programming, rebrands as region’s home for classical music
Jim Bishop, long-time disk jockey and host for WEMC (91.7 FM), uses the occasion of the final recording of his 11-year-old “Friday Night Jukebox” program in 2011 to offer viewers ... read more about Good-bye to the WEMC as it was
Public radio stations WMRA and WEMC have named Allen Bartholet as the new executive director and general manager effective July 1, 2013. “Allen was selected because of his years of ... read more about Bartholet Named Executive Director for WMRA/WEMC Public Radio
For 40 years, Jim Bishop has had his hands in all forms of local media. And while he aims to stick around for a bit longer, he says next week ... read more about Bishop Signs Off After Decade Of Tunes
They are three men on a mission – seeking to serve up an appetizing smorgasbord of eclectic music that may otherwise not hit the local radio airwaves. John L. Horst, ... read more about EMU Staff Relish Weekly Programs on WEMC Radio
Some programming changes are in the air everywhere for WEMC and sister public radio station WMRA. WMRA, 90.7 FM, which also manages WEMC, 91.7 FM on behalf of EMU, will ... read more about Programming Changes in the Air at WMRA-WEMC
On February 1, 2007, WMRA-FM, James Madison University’s public radio station, assumed management of WEMC-FM, the public radio voice of Eastern Mennonite University. Both stations will broadcast from WMRA’s studios ... read more about JMU to Manage EMU’s Public Radio Station
“Friday Night Jukebox” host Jim Bishop, public information officer at EMU, fires up another fabulous fifties tune at WEMC-FM. “Drop the coin right into the slot . . . You ... read more about ‘Jukebox’ Show Tunes Up for Sixth Anniversary
WEMC general manager Jon Kauffmann-Kennel finetunes changes in the non-commercial station’s program lineup. The station is now on the air 24 hours a day.Photo by Jim Bishop The new year ... read more about EMU Radio Station to Broadcast 24/7
