Kate Bennett Truitt

State College

When I pulled into State College in 2017, I changed my radio tuner from 90.5 to 91.5 — from KUT in Austin — to WPSU. I moved my sustaining membership as well because the value of the content is so important to me.

WPSU-TV serves a very large rural area in Central Pennsylvania with programming and services of the highest quality. A small but mighty staff produces local stories that matter to all of us.

As the region’s largest classroom, WPSU-TV is available to all children — including those who can’t attend preschool — and offers educational media that help prepare children for success in school. During the COVID pandemic WPSU-TV shifted all daytime programming to support students and provide teachers with resources.

WPSU offers programming for a wide range of ages, interests and genres. Each month, thousands of people explore the worlds of science, history, music and more through WPSU’s trusted content.

Every station ID broadcast by WPSU includes the Penn State shield and/or the statement that they are “an outreach service of Penn State,” closely tying the university to its highly-valued and indispensable public broadcasting benefit that PSU provides to its Central Pa. neighbors.

WPSU has been targeted for a substantial cut in funding from the University. Please consider becoming a member to ensure continued access to the programming that truly makes a difference in all our lives. Also, let the Penn State Board of Trustees and the administration know how valuable public media and WPSU is to you.