WOUB Public Media was established in 1949 by Ohio University to provide educational broadcasting services to the people of southeastern Ohio, as well as parts of western West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Today, WOUB remains an integral part of Ohio University and is a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) for television broadcasting and National Public Radio (NPR) for radio.Based in Athens, Ohio, WOUB provides a diverse range of news coverage spanning Local and Regional News, Politics, Health, Science, Sports, and Arts & Entertainment. Their mission is to provide high-quality educational, cultural, and informational programs and services.**One interesting fact**: WOUB operates six FM and AM radio stations and two television stations, all licensed to Ohio University. This not only allows WOUB to disseminate a wealth of information to its audience through multiple platforms, but it also provides practical, hands-on learning experiences for students at Ohio University who aspire to careers in public media and broadcasting.