Penn State Student Media
Penn State Student Media
Five unique media organizations offering engaging, practical learning opportunities to students in professional environments. As a service to the greater Penn State community, each organization is committed to producing superior student media that meets the highest ethical standards.
Who We Are
A Proud Tradition, A Foundation for the Future
Today’s Penn State student journalists carry on a proud tradition of telling impactful stories. They have produced award-winning television, print/digital and radio reporting that has enriched the lives of Penn Staters at University Park and beyond.
The five organizations joined together in 2023 to fortify the foundation that will ensure student journalism at Penn State will thrive long into the future. With a collaborative spirit, the news organizations will continue to help students develop into future media leaders.
As an organization, Penn State Student Media will work to provide essential resources and structure in support of its journalists.
The Value of Student Journalism
The members of Penn State Student Media are committed to serving their community with quality journalism and providing students with enriching hands-on learning experiences. The student reporters live in and participate in the diverse Penn State and State College communities, which positions them extremely well to give voice to stories that matter to their audiences.
By maintaining the highest ethical standards and producing transparent, accountable reporting, our student journalists provide an essential service while developing skills that will benefit them long after graduation.
Our Alumni
Many alumni of Penn State Student Media organizations go on to high-profile careers in the broadcast, news, and media industries.
Learn More About our Organizations
Centre County Report
Launched in 2005, Centre County Report (CCR) is a 30-minute newscast produced by students who are mentored by Bellisario College of Communications faculty and staff. The award-winning program reaches beyond campus thanks to partnerships with WPSU, KYW-TV, and KDKA-TV.
CommRadio
CommRadio is an online radio station established in 2002. A faculty general manager guides students in producing news, public affairs, and sports programming. CommRadio enables students with an interest in broadcasting from any major to gain on-air experience. Officially recognized by Penn State Athletics, the station produces play-by-play coverage and a variety of newscasts and talk shows.
The Daily Collegian
The Daily Collegian is a multi-platform news source that includes a once-a-week newspaper distributed on campus along with its digital and social-media platforms. With a history dating back to 1887, the Collegian is independently run by students with guidance from advisers and governance by an independent board of directors. The Collegian regularly earns national and regional awards.
Penn State Network Television
Since 2003, PSN-TV has been a student-run television network. Students produce weekly news and sports shows, as well as game shows, late-night comedy, talk shows, and soap operas. Programs are fully developed, produced, filmed, and broadcast on YouTube by students with advising support from faculty. Students learn all aspects of television production in a professional environment while providing a variety of programming to the University community.
The Lion 90.7 FM (WKPS)
The Lion is an over-the-air and streaming station with an FCC license that provides music, sports, and news-talk programming around the clock. Students from majors across the University manage and program station content with technical support provided by WPSU staff and Penn State instructors. The Lion has provided opportunities for thousands of Penn State students to gain hands-on experience with broadcasting.
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