KASU to Host 69th Birthday Party and Giving Event

KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events. KASU signed on the air on Friday, May 17, 1957, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas, as well as the oldest non-commercial public radio station.

JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events. KASU signed on the air on Friday, May 17, 1957, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas, as well as the oldest non-commercial public radio station.

One can join the KASU team from 5 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza, located at 604 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro, for fun and prizes. A portion of the food proceeds will benefit the station. KASU will also be kicking off “KASU – On the Road to 70” in anticipation of the station’s 70th year in 2027.

“We are excited about celebrating KASU’s 69th birthday and kicking off the celebration to our 70th year with these events,” said Mark Smith, station manager at KASU.

The party continues on Friday, May 22, with KASU’s last Fundraising Friday for the spring, focusing on Mental Health Awareness Month. The fund drive will commence at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. One may donate that day by calling 870-972-2200. Donations can be made online anytime at KASU.org/give or by downloading the KASU mobile app.

“The KASU listeners, underwriters, and Arkansas State University continue to show their support for the station, keeping us strong and helping us reach our goals. We depend upon this support now more than ever, so we can continue to stay strong and bring our listeners the music, news, arts and views they depend on. We appreciate all contributions as they all help us reach our goals,” added Smith.

KASU listeners become members by making financial contributions to the non-commercial educational station.

The station has been an NPR member station since 1971. In addition to locally produced news and music programs, KASU pays to receive programming from NPR, American Public Media, and other sources.

More information, including ways to donate, can be found at kasu.org or their Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages.

One may also contact Rayna Kingston at rkingston@AState.edu or LaDawn Fuhr at lfuhr@AState.edu for more details.