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Though he’s often credited for saving NPR from bankruptcy in 1983, Bornstein’s influence on public broadcasting ran much deeper than his interim stint as NPR president.
Slocum, who had led Texas Public Radio since 2014, died of complications from colon cancer.
Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.
His productions included public TV music specials featuring Jessye Norman, James Galway and Yo-Yo Ma.
Through the force of Seymour’s character and fierce leadership, KCRW grew into a musical tastemaker and conduit for NPR’s growth.
With his remarkable ability to get the most out of every piece of equipment, Haduch earned the nickname “Bob the Re-Builder.”
Martin was “a tireless reporter and creative producer, dedicated to journalism at its highest level and its broadest reach.”
Public radio “might not have been if the Public Radio Study had not been done.”
“In her short time with the station, she made an impact.”
“No station was too small or too too big for him to talk to.”
Begeny held the role of executive director of multimedia fundraising at WETA and co-hosted the show “If You Lived Here.”
Rotterman joined the station in Kent, Ohio, three weeks ago.
Blythe led the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium, now known as Vision Maker Media, for three decades.
“Rich was instrumental in launching so many journalism careers — including mine,” a colleague said.
“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”
“No other person has been such a consistent and determined force for protecting and growing this community radio station.”
Hull first started working for Nebraska’s public television station in 1955 and was still serving as a senior advisor to Nebraska Public Media when he died.
Rathke worked at stations including WRTI, New Hampshire Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
“Stroh was an outgoing and lively part of our dedicated Field Operations team,” said UETN CEO Spencer Jenkins.
Hardgrove led Nine PBS for nearly 25 years after working for KVIE and WETA.