Penn State Approves Deal to Save WPSU, Transfer Assets to Philly-Based Organization

Penn State trustees approve sale of public TV, radio stations

Pending federal approval, Penn State's radio, TV stations will be sold to Philadelphia's public broadcaster.

Penn State's public radio station may stay on air after new deal to transfer ownership

Penn State University’s public radio station, WPSU, may stay on the airwaves for years to come after a proposal to transfer ownership of the station...

Penn State approves deal to sell WPSU’s operating assets to WHYY

The plan still requires approval from WHYY’s board, as well as the Federal Communications Commission, but is expected to completed by June 2026.

Penn State approves deal to save WPSU, transfer assets to Philly-based organization

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new deal to help save Penn State's public radio and television station has been approved following a Board of Trustees vote Monday. According to the trustees, they approved the material terms of a proposed transaction that would allow the university to transfer the operating assets of WPSU to WHYY, a Philadelphia-based media organization. The deal authorizes Penn State to negotiate and execute a transaction with W…

WPSU lives another day: Penn State board approves transfer to WHYY

WPSU-TV and radio will become part of Philadelphia-based WHYY under a plan Penn State trustees unanimously approved Monday one month after rejecting a similar plan.

Penn State’s governing board approves new proposal to keep WPSU operating

Penn State trustees unanimously approved revised terms for WHYY to acquire WPSU, with interviews for staff and a planned three-year operation commitment.