Philly Radio: 102 Students Pass KYW Newstudies Series

KYW Newsradio (103.9 FM / 1060 AM), an Audacy station in Philadelphia, wrapped up its 58th annual Newstudies program. From October 11 to November 15, 102 talented high school students from across the Greater Philadelphia area had the opportunity to learn inside one of the country’s most respected news radio stations. The program culminated in a graduation ceremony at Temple University on December 13.

Since 1968, KYW Newsradio has offered high school students the opportunity to learn about a major market radio station through the Newstudies student reporter program. For four Saturdays, students learned news writing, reporting, ethics and interviewing skills from station managers, editors, reporters, anchors and guest speakers. Each student researched, wrote and recorded a news story about their school or community and their report will air on KYW Newsradio. This year’s student reports can be heard here.

“No other program brings students closer to the heartbeat of news and sports media,” said Kristina Koppeser, Brand Manager, KYW Newsradio. “After nearly six decades, we aren’t just teaching students, we’re building a legacy that spans generations. With the support of Klein College, we are excited to continue shaping the future of young media professionals, in Philadelphia and beyond.

This year, Trey Williams, a student from Salesianum High School, was awarded the $2,000 Richard Monetti Scholarship. The yearly scholarship is named in honor of a Newstudies graduate who passed away in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 and honors a student whose work demonstrates overall excellence. To keep his memory alive, his family speaks at Newstudies every year.

📻Listeners can tune in to KYW Newsradio (103.9 FM and 1060 AM) in Philadelphia on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.