KJZC Radio

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KJZC (90.5 FM) is a non-commercial educational (NCE) radio station licensed to Chadron, Nebraska, and recognized as the official radio voice of Chadron State College. Initially launched in 2007 by the organization Jazz Birds under the guidance of Professor Sandy Schaefer and Professor Kathleen Kirsh, the station originally featured specialized music formats such as jazz, blues, and western swing. Over the years, it expanded its reach and was formally donated and assigned to Chadron State College to serve as a hands-on academic training ground. The station's programming heavily emphasizes student-produced content, campus-focused shows, public affairs, and specialized music segments. It provides vital broadcast media and audio production training for communication and media students at Chadron State College, while also offering local faculty platforms to share expert commentary and specialized academic programming spanning art, music, and theater. Operating from studios located directly on the Chadron State College campus, KJZC functions as a pillar of community education and collegiate media. Listeners can access its diverse programming via its 90.5 FM terrestrial frequency across the region or through its digital streaming platforms, reinforcing its mission to connect the campus with the wider community through educational and culturally enriching broadcasts.

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