WRHU

WRHU

City	Hempstead, New York
Broadcast area	Nassau County
Slogan	Radio Hofstra University
Frequency	88.7 MHz
Format	Variety
ERP	470 watts
HAAT	55 meters (180 ft)
Class	A
Facility ID	27443
Transmitter coordinates	40°43′3.00″N 73°36′12.00″W / 40.7175000°N 73.6033333°W / 40.7175000; -73.6033333
Callsign meaning	We're Radio Hofstra University[1]
Former callsigns	WVHC-FM (1978-1983)[2]
Owner	Hofstra University
Webcast	Listen Live options
Website	www.wrhu.org

WRHU (88.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Hempstead, New York, the station is owned by Hofstra University.^[3][4] Since the 2010-11 NHL season, WRHU has been the radio home of New York Islanders games. Current Hofstra students produce, engineer, and perform on-air duties on all NY Islander game broadcasts with veteran NY Islander play by play announcer Chris King. The station was named the National Association of Broadcasters' Non-Commercial Station of the Year in 2014. It has also been ranked the number one college radio station in the country in The Princeton Review's 2015 and 2016 college rankings.

Awards

2010s

• Princeton Review - 1st Place - Best College Radio Station - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2015
• National Association of Broadcasters ( NAB ) Marconi Awards - Non Commercial Station of the Year - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2014
• Princeton Review - 1st Place - Best College Radio Station - WRHU FM Radio Hofstra University - 2014
• Press Club of Long Island - College Journalist of the Year - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM / Hofstra - 2014
• Gracie Award - Outstanding Hard News Feature "Video Game Violence" - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM - 2014
• Gracie Award - Outstanding Soft News Feature "Singing For Autism" - Shannan Ferry - WRHU FM - 2014
• Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award for Radio News Reporting "A Year After Sandy Hook, A Mom Chooses Love" - Rich DeKorte - WRHU - 2014
• Fair Media Council Folio Awards: 2013 First Place Best Newscast (WRHU Newsline/Rick Rissetto, Shannan Ferry and Marisa Spano)
• Press Club of Long Island - Radio Business Reporting 1st Place - "LI Business" by Brianna Borresen - WRHU FM - 2014
• Press Club of Long Island- Radio College Sports Reporting – 1st Place - WRHU 88.7 FM The Locker Room - Kevin Dexter and Mike Murabito - 2013
• Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster National Rankings #2 - Kevin Dexter - 2013

2000s

• Press Club of Long Island - College Journalist of the Year - John Santucci - WRHU - Finalist - 2010
• Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place FOLIO Award Radio News Special Issues Reporting - WRHU FM Long Island Community Spotlight "Distracted While Driving" Hosted by Basia & Marc Wiener - WRHU - 2010
• TALKERS New Media Seminar - Young American Broadcasters (YAB) Scholarship - Jason Goldstein - 2010
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Sports Reporting – Mitch Merman - 2010
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence First Place– Best Radio News Reporting - John Santucci – 2010
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award 2nd Place– Best All Around Radio Newscast – Newsline - 2010
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Feature- Mike Manzoni - WRHU – 2010
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – Best Radio Feature- John Santucci - WRHU – 2010
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Radio News Round 1 Competition - 2nd Place – John Santucci – 2009
• Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) - President’s Scholarship - John Santucci – 2009
• Town of Hempstead Proclamation - 11/7/09 as "WRHU Day" to commemorate 50 years of service to the community - 2009
• International Association of Business Communicators - Communications Student Achievement Award - Kim Saltmarsh - 2009
• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) - Best Sports Play By Play - 1st Place - Siddique Farooqi, Mike Leslie, and Jon Lauder (CAA Quarterfinals - Hofstra vs. Old Dominion).
• Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - All American (5th overall) - Siddique Farooqi - 2009
• Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster Finalist - Mike Leslie - 2009
• Sportscasters Talent Agency of America - Top College Radio Broadcaster Semi Finalist - Jonathan Lauder - 2009
• Society of Professional Journalists - Mark of Excellence Award Finalist – WRHU Newsline – 2009
• Town of Hempstead Citation in recognition of being honored as' Woman of the Year' - Rosa Magarelli - 2009
• RTNDA (Radio TV News Directors Association) - First Place Journalism Competition - Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – First Place Radio News - Lauren Brookmeyer – 2008
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News – Brian Bohl – 2008
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News – Amanda Kenney – 2008
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi-Finalist Radio News - Andrea Klerides – 2008
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Semi Finalist Radio Feature Broadcast – Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State – Fulbright Fellowship – Mario Murillo - 2008
• Cavan Association of New York – Crystal Trophy Commemorating 25 Years of Broadcasting Excellence and Community Service – Tony Jackson - 2008
• Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Best Regularly Scheduled News Program - WRHU Newsline / Alex Dollin Producer – 2008
• Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Radio News Feature - WRHU – 2008
• Press Club of Long Island—First Place Award Radio - Kim Saltmarsh - 2008
• Office of the Mayor, Inc. Village of Mineola - Proclamation for being honored as Parent of the Year by The Corpus Christi School Board and contributions to the community - Giovanna Auriemma – 2008
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Medal – Tony Jackson – 2008
• Town of Hempstead - Certificate of Recognition for dedication to the Italian-American Community - Giovanna Auriemma - 2008
• The Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy in America. -- Certificate of Appreciation for "untiring efforts / devotion to Italian-Americans and fostering a positive image for all Italian-*Americans" - Giovanna Auriemma - 2008
• Associated Press New York State Broadcasters Association - First Place Best College News Story – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
• Long Island Press Club – First Place Feature Story Category – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
• Long Island Press Club – First Place Radio Arts Category – Lauren Brookmeyer - 2007
• The Association of Italian-American Educators (AIAE). -- Educator of the Year Award—Giovanna Auriemma - 2007
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Second Place Radio News – Kim Saltmarsh – 2007
• Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Matt Shortis – 2007
• Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place FOLIO Award – Long Island Community Spotlight / Basia & Marc Wiener - 2007
• Irish American Center of Nassau Suffolk and Queens—Appreciation Award—Eileen Cronin—2007
• Town of Hempstead – Certificate of Recognition Outstanding News Coverage for Town of Hempstead and Surrounding Areas – WRHU News Team & Bruce Avery—2007
• Queens County Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians—Irish Heritage and Culture Award—Eileen Cronin—2007
• New York State Associated Press Award: -- Best News Story Radio Competition – Brian Bohl – 2007
• HCLS—Hofstra’s Distinguished Teaching Award – David Green – 2007
• Nassau County Office of County Executive—Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to life in Nassau County—Eileen Cronin—2007
• Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Brigid Westbury N.Y. – Certificate of Appreciation - Nino & Rosa Magarelli - 2007
• Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Brian Bohl - 2006
• Pope Benedict XVI—Apostolic Blessing Certificate (signed by the Pope) for over 20 years of volunteer service to the Italian-American Community. -- Giovanna Auriemma - 2006
• St. Anthony Italian Benevolent Society – Award for Outstanding Service to the LI Community—Nino & Rosa Magarelli – 2006
• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 2006
• The Special Olympics New York Committee – Certificate of Appreciation - Fran Spencer – 2005
• Peoples Republic of Poland - Merit Cross (the highest Polish decoration that can be bestowed upon a foreign subject) - Basia – 2005
• Hearst Journalism National Competition – Second Place Radio News – Andrew Falzon – 2005
• Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – Basia – 2005
• RTNDA (Radio TV News Directors Association) - Journalism Award – Jeff Preval – 2005
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 2005
• Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – 2004
• L'Esperienza Magazine. -- The Star Trophy for "exemplifying the Italian-American experience” - Giovanna Auriemma - 2004
• Fair Media Council of Long Island - First Place Folio Award – Long Island Community Spotlight / Basia & Jerry Urbach - 2003
• Glen Cove St. Patrick Day Parade - Grand Marshal - Tony Jackson – 2003
• Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. - Best Sports Reporting – Andrew Falzon – 2002
• Fair Media Council of Long Island – First Place FOLIO Award – 2002
• Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. - Best News Reporting – Andrew Falzon - 2002
• Press Club of Long Island – 1st place Radio Public Affairs - Michael Rivello, LJ Zabielski, Bruce Avery - 2001
• Dublin Society of New York - Man of the Year - Tony Jackson – 2001
• Irish Voice Newspaper – Dreamer of Dreams Trophy – Tony Jackson – 2000

1990s

• Polish Gift of Life Inc. – Award for promoting Polish culture - Basia – 1999
• Office of the Executive of Nassau County, Thomas Gulotta—Nassau County Commendation for "exemplary display of human compassion in promoting the effort to help the families of Fabio *Privitera and Carlo Lamanna." – Giovanna Auriemma – 1998
• Tiro A Segno of New York. -- On the Target Award - Giovanna Auriemma - 1998
• Village of Stewart Manor – Citation for Public Service – Eileen Cronin and Pat Thompson - 1997
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1997
• Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta – Polish Advisory Committee Community Service Award - Basia – 1997
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1996
• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1995
• Nassau County – Community Service Citation for enhancing the quality of life in Nassau County - Basia - 1995
• National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – First Place Student Audio Competition – Butch D’Ambrosio 1995
• Marconi College Radio Award - 1995
• National Student Script Writing Competition – Butch D’Ambrosio – 1995
• National Association of College Broadcasters – First Place On-Air Promo Public Service Announcement– J. Murphy, T. Packer, S. Smolev - 1994
• National Association of College Broadcasters – News Reporting Award – Election Night Broadcast – 1994
• National Association of College Broadcasters –Public Affairs / Magazine Program Award – 1994
• National Association of College Broadcasters –Creative Audio Production –Todd Packer– 1994
• National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – Grand Prize Audio Production Competition – Todd Packer and Jen Murphy- 1994
• Polish American World Newspaper Appreciation Award -1994
• Marconi College Radio Award – First Place Outstanding Programming Achievement – 1993
• National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho National Student Production Award Competition – Grand Prize Audio, Drama Program –Allison Skornick, Steve Infield – 1993
• National Broadcasting Society Alpha Epsilon Rho Freedom States Convention – Grand Prize Audio Production Competition – Todd Packer and Jen Murphy- 1993
• National Association of College Broadcasters –First Place NACB Creative Production – 1993
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1993
• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1992
• The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards – 1st Place Best Creative Production – 1992
• New York State Bar Association Media Awards – Certificate of Merit for constructive journalism - 1992
• Marconi College Radio Award – First Place Outstanding Programming Achievement - 1992
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1992
• The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards - Best Programming - 1991
• The Interep Radio Store College Radio Awards – College Station of the Year Finalist – 1991
• Generoso D'Agnese, Carnivale Irpino Group.- Award for service to the local Italian Community – Giovanna Auriemma - 1991
• Town of North Hempstead Proclamation 1990
• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1990

1980s

• Éire Og Gaelic Club of Long Island – Community Service Award – Tony Jackson – 1989
• Town of Hempstead - Certificate of Merit Outstanding Public Service – 1987
• Plainview Old Bethpage School District – Certificate of Appreciation for Public Service - 1987
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1987
• Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks – Community Service Citation – Tony Jackson - 1986
• Garden City St. Patrick Day Parade - Grand Marshal - Tony Jackson – 1986
• Polish American World – Citizen of the Year Award for promoting awareness of Polish activities in the community – Basia – 1985
• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens - Presidential Award – Tony Jackson – 1985
• Nassau County Office of Employment & Training – Certificate of Recognition Outstanding Contributions to Neighborhood Youth Corps - 1980

1970s

• March of Dimes – Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Public Service – 1979
• Town of North Hempstead Proclamation - 1978
• Council of Churches City of New York Department of Communications – Award for Outstanding Contribution to Local Community - 1978
• American Cancer Society – Award of Excellence Outstanding Assistance Cause of Cancer Control – 1978
• Town of North Hempstead Proclamation – 1976
• The Advertising Council Inc. – Citation of Honor for Public Service - 1976
• Jazz Heritage Society – Certificate of Commendation – 1975
• New York State Drug Abuse Control Commission – Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Public Service - 1974
• National Association of FM Broadcasters—Finalist / Armstrong Awards—WVHC Documentary "Spread The Word: The Story of Louie Lomax" / Kev Reilly – 1970
• American Association of Retired Persons – Public Service Award – 1970
• Pi Delta Epsilon - Sam Gibel Award for Best Freshman Journalist—Kev Reilly - 1970

1960s

• American Association of Retired Persons – Public Service Award – 1969
• Pi Delta Epsilon Journalism Competition – First Place News Documentary Category - 1968
• Town of North Hempstead Proclamation - 1968
• Kiwanis International - Testimonial of Appreciation – 1963

Alumni

1950s

• Dan Ingram (a radio air announcer of the 1960s & 1970s on 77 WABC New York City)
• Dick Maitland (multiple Emmy award-winning sound designer - Children's Television Workshop)

1960s

• Alan Colmes (top rated national TV and radio talk show host)
• John DeBella (long time highly rated radio host, WMGK Philadelphia)

1970s

• Steven Epstein (Grammy award-winning Senior Executive Producer / Sony Classical)
• Lee Harris (on-air news anchor - 1010 WINS NYC)
• Nancy Kaplan PhD (presently chairperson Radio TV, Film Department Hofstra University)
• Charlie Kaye (executive producer CBS Radio Network, NYC)
• Howard Liberman (on-air news anchor/reporter Bloomberg Radio 1130 AM New York City & radio host on Sirius Satellite radio)
• George Musgrave (technical director ABC News, New York)
• Ralph Tortora (radio host Q104.3 New York City)

1980s

• Todd Ant (on-air sports anchor ABC Radio Network)
• Joe Barone (Mercury award winner, Clio award winner & owner of Bar1 music/radio production house New York City)
• Marc Ernay (assistant sports director & on-air host 1010 WINS New York City)
• Lisa G. (on-air host Sirius Satellite Radio, WCBS TV, Power 105, WOR, Hot 97, WNEW FM, New York City)
• Mike Kluger (director, Broadcast Operations WNYE TV & FM NYC)
• Dave Mock (writer/reporter CBS Radio Network News, NYC)

1990s

• Heather Cohen (program director Greenstone Media)
• John Discepolo (sports anchor CBS TV New York City)
• Renee DePuy (program director - Broadcast Architecture)
• Peter Elia (radio host - WGRR FM/WRRM FM Cincinnati Ohio and SeniorProject Manager CinciMedia)
• Dan Gentile (producer Major League Baseball Radio/MLB.com)
• LJ Lovely (radio host WBLI Long Island)
• Jared Max (radio host - Maxed Out 4-6am on ESPN New York, 98.7FM)
• Phathead (PD/Morning Host at My Country WJVC 96.1 Long Island. Formerly morning show host at 94.3 WMJC Long Island)
• Shawn Novatt (Executive Producer, BLI in the Morning, 106.1 WBLI Long Island. Formerly Internet Content Manager, Long Island Radio Group and Executive Producer/Webmaster for 710AM WOR, New York.)
• Suzanne Riccio Wolfe (Webmaster & Public Affairs Director WBAB FM & WBLI FM Long Island)
• Kara Reifert (radio host WALK FM & KJOY 98.3 Long Island)
• Russ Skadl (General Manager WXBA Radio, Long Island)

2000 - present

• Ray Alexander (on-air play by play announcer SUNY Stony Brook Sports)
• Ramon Alleman (radio host WCAA FM New York City)
• Shirleen Allicock (presently on-camera news anchor News 12 Long Island)
• Lauren Alnut (promotions assistant 98.7 KISS FM New York City)
• Nick Anastos (Director of Broadcasting for University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
• Matt Barry (Promotions Director/Engineer - CodComm, Inc. and Afternoon Drive - WPXC (FM) Cape Cod, MA)
• Alicia Battinelli (Public Relations Coordinator - University Relations Hofstra University)
• Nate Bortnick (producer NASCAR Channel XM Satellite Radio)
• Chris Caron (producer - MLB.com)
• Brandon Chase (Emmy Award-winning producer ABC TV's "Good Morning America")
• Anthony Cholute (production assistant 1010 WINS AM New York City)
• Melissa DeFrank (announcer News 12 Traffic & Weather)
• Jasmine De Los Santos (continuity director Fresh 102.7 New York City)
• Dave Diamond (announcer News 12 Traffic & Weather)
• Alex Dollin (production assistant - News 12 Long Island)
• Andrew Falzon (on-camera reporter News 12 Westchester, Panelist www.FoxNewsFightGame.com)
• Nick Ferrell (radio host WBAB FM, Long Island)
• Dustin Gervais (New Media Manager - CBS Radio Network News, NYC)
• Brittany Forgione (publicity assistant - Live with Regis & Kelly - ABC Television Networks New York City)
• Meghan Gilmore (Coordinator Public & Media Relations New York Jets NFL Franchise)
• Andy Gladding (Director of Integrated Technologies - Emmis Communications, New York City)
• Jared Greenberg (announcer NBA TV & sportscaster News 12 Networks)
• A.J. Hall (production assistant Fox News Channel)
• Josh Harmon (engineer/production assistant Fox News Radio Networks New York City)
• Michael Haviland (production secretary - WGBH TV Boston, MA)
• Ryan Hurley (producer ESPN Radio, NYC)
• Diana Ingles (production assistant CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley)
• Keith Irizarry (on camera reporter, News 12 New Jersey, Broadcaster for MSG, LI Cablevision, & Patriot Media)
• Michael Jannotte (Online Sales Video Producer, Clear Channel Radio NY)
• Joe Kazinski (editor - NY1 News, New York City)
• Sasha Keady (producer/engineer WBLS FM New York City)
• Marie Koretsky (Senior Assignment Editor Time Warner Cable Local News Division Albany, NY)
• E.J. Kritz (producer WPRO AM Radio Providence, R.I.)
• Jeff Kuprycz (program director/radio host Breakthruradio.com New York City)
• Christina Labrador (Master Control Room Operator - Bloomberg TV, New York City)
• Erin McAndrew (recording artist, promotions assistant Fresh 102.7 FM New York City)
• Pete McCarthy (current radio host - MLB Radio @ MLB.com)
• Andrew Maccio (production assistant - NBC TV NYC)
• Vinny Miccuci (current radio host - MLB Radio @ MLB.com)
• Scott Miller (assistant producer/studio engineer - WFAN sports radio NYC)
• Jamie Morris a.k.a. "Julie Moore" (Presently morning traffic reporter on the "Z Morning Zoo" Z100 Radio New York)
• Jenna Mucha (Desk Assistant - ABC News)
• Greg Overhuls (Imaging Director for Kidd Kraddick in the Morning)
• Dave Plotkin (current production Director 1010 WINS AM New York City)
• Seth Pordy (Promotions - WFAN sports radio 660AM New York City)
• Nick Rafter (Editor in Chief- Queens Tribune, former Associate Editor- Queens Chronicle, producer- Public Affairs- WLIW Channel 21 Long Island)
• Greg Rice (producer - Clear Channel Radio Total Traffic Network NYC)
• Ian Scotto (host & executive producer of SOFREP Radio)
• Geoffrey Sorensen (production assistant - News 12 Long Island)
• Paul Spagna (producer Dr. Joy Browne Show WOR Radio New York City)
• Olivia Stanchina (production assistant - CNBC TV NYC)
• Andrew Sykora (Night DJ on 106.1 WBLI Long Island <"Syke">. Former radio host at Party 105 Long Island)
• Travis Tefft (producer "Opie & Anthony Show" XM Satellite Radio & 92.3 FM K-Rock NYC)
• Valerie Tovar (Media Relations Coordinator New York Mets MLB Franchise)
• Whitney Vose (Assistant Traffic Manager WBLI FM/WBAB FM Cox Radio Long Island, N.Y.)
• Evan Wilner (producer MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM)
• Kevin Winter (anchor/reporter ESPN Radio Boston)
• John Winthrop (presently, producer ESPN Radio, New York City)
• Brett Zoeller (production assistant - CNN New York City)
• Brandon Weissler (Producer - iHeartMedia and On-Air Personality "Brando" on 102.3 WBAB)

References

Official WRHU-FM Handbook Available upon request from General Manager

External links

• WRHU official website

• Query the FCC's FM station database for WRHU
• Radio-Locator information on WRHU
• Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for WRHU
• FCC History Cards for WRHU