THE BLUFF is Southern University's premier low powered FM radio station, dedicated to providing unparalleled educational and experiential learning opportunities for students. We aim to be a vibrant hub for broadcasting, content creation, and community engagement, fostering an environment of student empowerment and innovation.
Our core objectives are to:
- Cultivate Talent: Provide a dynamic learning and working environment that hones students' skills in audio production, radio broadcasting, content management, leadership, time management, human relations, teamwork, and fiscal responsibility. This hands-on experience in a product-oriented setting encourages high levels of interaction, cooperation, and collaboration.
- Disseminate Information & Entertainment: Deliver diverse and engaging programming, including music, news, opinions, entertainment, and other relevant broadcast materials to the Southern University community and beyond.
- Support Academic Programs: Serve as a vital laboratory experience, directly supporting the instructional programs within the Department of Mass Communication and other related disciplines.
- Enhance Student Life: Offer meaningful extracurricular activities that allow students to develop their passions, build portfolios, and connect with peers and mentors.
- Foster Free Expression: Provide a crucial platform for the open exchange of ideas, diverse opinions, and timely information, fulfilling a role essential to a vibrant university in a democratic society.
- Be a Campus Voice: Act as the primary source for university music, news, event coverage, and campus updates.
- Sustain Growth: Implement a robust recruiting plan to continuously attract and retain talented students, ensuring the ongoing success and evolution of the station.
- Produce Quality Content: Empower student broadcasters to develop, produce, and deliver high-quality audio content, including traditional radio shows and modern podcasts.