KVUT 99.7 FM in Tyler, TX, Has Ceased Operations.
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The University of Texas at Tyler College of Arts and Sciences says its KVUT 99.7 FM has ceased operations.
According to a news release, the public broadcaster went off the air at 5pm Central time on Friday (May 24).
The university has retained Tideline Partners to explore options for the station, Founder Greg Guy tells Inside Radio.
In a news release, UT Tyler College of Arts and Sciences Dean Neil Gray issued the following statement: “This move aligns with our core mission and allows us to reinvest in our academic programming, offering more educational opportunities to students, particularly in our Department of Communication. I want to thank the KVUT team, donors and listeners for their support.”
UT Tyler offers a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in communication studies and a Master of Arts in communication.
“Reinvesting in our students is crucial for fostering the next generation of communicators, journalists and media professionals,” Gray said. “By reallocating resources, we can enhance our curriculum, provide cutting-edge technology and create hands-on learning experiences that prepare our students for the rapidly evolving media landscape.”
UT Tyler has campuses in the Texas locations of Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.