WVUM (90.5 FM) is a non-commercial college radio station broadcasting an eclectic radio format with a focus on new and electronic music not played on commercial radio stations in the area. Licensed to Coral Gables, Florida, in the United States, the station serves the University of Miami and the surrounding Coral Gables and Miami communities. The station streams internet radio, with measured audiences in South America, Canada, and Europe.
The station is owned by WVUM, Inc., a corporation owned by an advisory board composed of faculty and students at the University of Miami. Air talent and station management are University of Miami students. Most positions are volunteer but some management positions are paid.
WVUM is the flagship station of Miami Hurricanes sports, airing most events live with color commentary by the station's sports staff. In February 2011, WVUM's Sports Department was invited to be the broadcasters on The University of Miami's web stream broadcasts on hurricanesports.com. The station featured presence at many local Miami arts festivals, particularly at Art Basel Miami Beach and the Winter Music Conference Ultra Music Festival.
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