WFWM
FSU's NPR Affiliate Radio Station
WFWM Radio is a public service of Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland. It broadcasts informational, educational, and cultural programming 24 hours a day to the westernmost counties of Maryland and adjacent areas in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Programming on WFWM includes locally-originated and acquired news and features from National Public Radio (NPR), the Associated Press, and National Weather Service. WFWM's formats include Classical, Jazz, Big Band, Blues, Celtic, Bluegrass, and Alternative.
WFWM strives to provide programming that our listeners enjoy. Check out our programming schedule. Your input on our programming is also appreciated. Please take a minute to complete our online programming survey.
WFWM operates at an assigned frequency of 91.9 MHz, with studios located in the Gira Center on the campus of Frostburg State University. It also operates a translator station, W242AD (96.3 MHz), in Oakland, Maryland. Main transmission facilities are located on Dan's Mountain in Midland, Maryland. WFWM also maintains and assists XFSR, the FSU student intranet radio station.
WFWM Public Radio is a part of the Communications & Media Relations department of the Office of University Advancement.
THE MISSION OF WFWM
The mission of WFWM Public Radio is to assist Frostburg State University by providing a radio broadcasting service that is a positive reflection of the University’s quality, diversity and value by providing programming of the highest standards to residents of the western Maryland area, by providing experiential learning opportunities to the University’s students, faculty and staff and by helping to define Frostburg State University and the region in a positive manner.
WFWM’s PRINCIPLES AND VALUES
- WFWM is committed to maintain the highest standards of radio broadcasting and those of Frostburg State University.
- WFWM is committed to programming, both on- and off-air, that positively impacts the quality of life of residents of the western Maryland region.
- WFWM is committed to providing experiential learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff through collaborations with various University departments and local organizations.
WFWM’s VISION
To be a primary and indispensable radio service for Frostburg State University and the residents of western Maryland and surrounding regions.
