About WUWM

Serving Milwaukee since 1964.

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR is committed to bringing the listeners of southeastern Wisconsin in-depth news, thoughtful conversations and smart entertainment.

Member-supported WUWM is licensed to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and is operated by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Letters and Science.

WUWM 89.7 FM broadcasts locally-produced news and music, as well as national and international programming from NPR, APM and BBC.

WUWM’s award-winning WUWM News journalists and Lake Effect producers create captivating reports that focus on local and regional issues featuring the people and cultural events that shape our community.

WUWM has a code of ethics that all staff members follow. Our journalists and fundraising professionals also abide by additional practices, ensuring high standards of honesty, integrity and impartiality.

UWM Chancellor's Report features the people and discoveries at UW-Milwaukee.

WUWM celebrates 60 years in radio

WUWM turned 60 on September 28, 2024. WUWM is celebrating with six months of events, programming, fundraising and other initiatives. Many Voices, One Frequency: 60 Years of Public Service is showcasing the work of WUWM past, present and future, and invites audiences to see themselves reflected in the station’s coverage.

WUWM welcomes Steve Meni as an account manager for sponsorships with Market Enguiniety

Steve Meni has joined the WUWM team as an account manager for sponsorships with Market Enguiniety. He chats with president and general manager David Lee.

WUWM Media Technology and Operations Manager, John Rymaszewski

WUWM welcomes John Rymaszewski as the digital media and technology operations manager

John Rymaszewski has joined the WUWM team as our digital media and technology operations manager. He chats with president and general manager David Lee.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

At WUWM, we believe embedding diversity, equity and inclusion practices in our workplace, the stories we tell and the ways we engage with our community is critical in working towards dismantling structures of racism and removing inequities and biases not just within our organization, but the broader community we serve.

• Learn about the work we are doing at the station and in Milwaukee.

Funding

The majority of WUWM's funding comes from listener donations, foundations and business sponsorships.

WUWM's funds are managed and invested by the UWM Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. Our federal tax ID is 23-7337744.

WUWM Fiscal Year 2021

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Where to find WUWM content

Listen live

• Tune to 89.7 FM within our coverage area
• Stream at WUWM.com
• Download the WUWM app
• Tell your smart speaker to “Play WUWM”

Read and/or listen to WUWM stories and interviews

• Online at WUWM.com
• Find WUWM podcasts on NPR One, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen
• Via the WUWM app
• Sign up for WUWM's email newsletter
• Stay in touch on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn

Meet the people behind WUWM

• The WUWM staff and Market Enginuity underwriting team are about 30 people strong
• WUWM's advisory board provides guidance to the station

Join the WUWM team

WUWM offers an exciting and creative work environment. We look for dedicated people who are ready for a challenge.

When we have positions open, we post details and ways to apply on our careers page.

WUWM also offers a yearlong Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship for recent college graduates.

Ways to contact WUWM

Have a question, comment or story idea? WUWM's main phone number is 414-227-3355 and our email address is wuwm@uwm.edu. Additional ways to reach us can be found on our contact us page.

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR is located at 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 700, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202.