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Clint Schaff takes over as KUAF GM
Schaff previously led the development of LA Times Studios.Let’s celebrate — and listen to — public media’s Rising Stars
You'll be inspired by how these young professionals embrace and amplify public media's mission.35 Rising Stars making their mark in public media
Current's 2024 Rising Stars contribute creatively to public media in many ways, making big differences in their workplaces and communities.Laura Archbold named station manager for KSMQ
Archbold previously worked in marketing for Mayo Clinic.Comings and goings: APTS EVP/COO Lonna Thompson retiring, Classical Music Indy announces host changes …
Thompson joined APTS in 1994.NPR correspondent Ina Jaffe dies at 75
Jaffe, a former actor, reported for NPR from 1985 to 2022.Aishah Rashied-Hyman named executive director of Public Media Women in Leadership
Rashied-Hyman most recently led development for KERA in Dallas.Comings and goings: New York Public Radio hires CDO, Classical KING appoints chief of advancement ...
Jennifer Schell Podoll was named CDO for New York Public Radio.Comings and goings: ‘Frontline’ hires managing director, WYSO names executive director for Eichelberger Center …
Brian Eule succeeds Janice Hui as managing director for “Frontline.”‘On the Media’ adds Micah Loewinger as co-host
Loewinger was the show's first-ever reporter.Brad Dancer named GM of WSHU Public Radio
Dancer replaces Rima Dael, who left in December to become CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.Fred Child to leave ‘Performance Today’ next year
The longtime host will leave the program in October 2025.Sarah Gilbert named WAMC/Northeast Public Radio CEO
Gilbert will begin in the role next month.Pat Callahan, development exec with ‘peerless fundraising acumen,’ dies at 81
Callahan, who directed membership fundraising at five PBS stations and helped lead adoption of development software tools, retired from AZPM in 2023. ...How NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe is changing the sound of public radio
Rascoe has brought a fresh, relatable perspective to her role as the host of "Weekend Edition Sunday," and listeners are responding.
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