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Tuning in to success: Hofstra radio celebrates 50 years

Quick ReadHofstra University's student radio station celebrates its 50th anniversary.

October 16, 2009. Hofstra radio station WRHU. Students

Photo credit: Photo By Patrick E. McCarthy | October 16, 2009. Hofstra radio station WRHU. Students participate on air at WRHU at Hofstra's campus radio station.

Legendary disc jockey Dan Ingram got his start there. Political commentator Alan Colmes did, too.

So have winners of Emmy and Grammy awards whose names are not as easily recognized.

All developed their craft at Hofstra University's student-operated radio station. On Nov. 6-8, the station will celebrate 50 years of broadcasting, recognizing the achievements of scores of alumni - including...

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