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With sunshine overhead, laughter across campus, and familiar faces around every corner, more than 1,200 alumni, family, and friends returned to the Hill for Reunions Weekend, June 11–14.

The first test broadcast nearly wiped out the station’s total budget. The original broadcast range was only a few dormitory rooms and fraternity houses. The station survived fire, war, and COVID-19. And in 2026, WHCL-FM celebrates the 85th anniversary of broadcasting on campus.

Back in 2020, three DJs at WHCL scored an interview with then up-and-coming artist Chappell Roan, who just took home the Grammy for Best New Artist. Check out their conversation!

Assistant Professor of Physics Viva Horowitz interviews science faculty about their research on her podcast “Significant Figures,” which airs on WHCL radio every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. We asked her a few questions about the series.

Ryan Dilello ’21 is interning this summer with Rhode Island Public Radio. Here he talks about what he’s doing, what he’s learned, and the joys of storytelling.

WHCL is Hamilton’s student-run radio station. Established in 1941, 88.7 on your FM radio dial provides the community with the opportunity to get their voices, and their music, heard. This summer, student DJs are broadcasting remotely, joined by alumni. Some of these DJs include Dave Bolger ’99, Zachary Franciose ’14, Kaye Kagaoan ’15, Austin Ford ’19, and, all co-hosting together, Tori Fukumitsu ’15, Caroline Grunewald ’15, Eliza Kenney ’15, and George Taliaferro ’15.

WHCL is a 24-hour, non-profit, student-run, free-form radio station. Established in 1941 and located on the Hamilton campus, WHCL provides the Hamilton community with the opportunity to get their voices and music heard. WHCL typically features over 90 shows during the school year and occasionally broadcasts in the summer.

In a recent WHCL broadcast, Assistant Professor of Physics Viva Horowitz was interviewed by Andrew Projansky ’21.

The Hamilton Outing Club (HOC) recently collaborated with WHCL, the college’s radio station, to present Hamilton Hum-The Great Outdoors a student storytelling event.

Storytelling has existed for centuries as a way to preserve memories and moments through an ever-changing history. And now, Hamilton students will have the chance to share their own stories with the community.