UW-Whitewater Communication Department

Terrific Radio and Tv Stations - Great Facilities

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Communication Department offers a comprehensive communication experience. Home to 800 communications majors [the largest in the UW-System], a newly constructed radio facility, two advanced computer labs, and a variety of emphasis to choose from.

Radio 91.7 FM WSUW The Edge

The campus radio station The Edge 91.7 FM offers all students, regardless of major, a chance to make the airwaves of Whitewater come to life.

Campus radio is just one of the ways students can get involved in the communications field. 91.7 FM offers the ability to study and practice electronic media simultaneously, while using new editing software and equipment.

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Television Studios Cable 19

Cable 19, the campus television station, provides news, sports coverage, and original shows 24 hours a day.

The on campus cable channel offers opportunities to present live news and sporting events, work in production, filming, editing, and several other aspects of television

Communication Classes

UW-Whitewater offers a quality experience in the classroom by bringing the outside world directly to the students.

Many classrooms are equipped with Videodata projectors, Campus Internet hookup, and computers with a variety of software capabilities to enhance the learning experience.

Campus Newspaper
Royal Purple

The Royal Purple is a student-run weekly newspaper published for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and written and edited by students. The editorial staff is solely responsible for content and editorial policy.
The Royal Purple is printed weekly during the school year with a circulation of 7,000 copies.

Royal Purple Web Site