WGVU 88.5 Grand Rapids & 95.3 Muskegon is NPR in West Michigan. We strive to consistently reflect the highest standards of broadcast journalism with the network programs we present and through the stories covered by our local news team. WGVU is focused on education, the arts, and culture in our community.

In addition to the NPR programming and local news coverage we offer, WGVU FM is also committed to preserving Jazz and Blues music on the radio.


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WGVU Podcast: Hope College- Worldwide Water Solutions
Hope College students discover potential worldwide water solutions, tracking and reporting water issues in 25 developing countries.
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