About WXPN

A sold out Free At Noon crowd cheers on a performance from Guster | photo by Paige Walter

The Home of Music Discovery.

WXPN is a nationally recognized leader in Triple A programming and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots, and folk.

As the non-commercial, member-supported radio service of the University of Pennsylvania offers handcrafted curation of broadcast and digital programming, events, and local music journalism.

WXPN’s mission is to connect artists and audiences, and build, serve, and engage community.

As part of its mission, WXPN will:

  • Connect artists and audiences with a particular emphasis on new and significant artists and music.
  • Present a program service of the highest quality and value to its listeners.
  • Establish the station as one of the region’s significant cultural institutions.
  • Play a national leadership role in public radio and digital media.
  • Expand the capacity, reach and value of its services to an increasingly diverse community.
  • Provide significant opportunities for students throughout the station enabling them to evaluate potential careers in media, the music industry, and other related occupations, and enhancing their prospects for success in these fields.

In carrying out its Mission, WXPN will:

  • Maintain its financial independence, attracting necessary financial resources from the listeners and organizations that value the station’s programming.
  • Provide service beyond the local region by distributing programming through traditional station networks and digital media. WXPN will reflect the broadest educational goals of the University by serving listeners interested in contemporary music, art, culture, and society, and the traditions which inform them.

Celebrate the Impact We Make

Thanks to our passionate members, staff, volunteers, and partners, WXPN is fulfilling its mission to connect artists and audiences. Explore our Impact Reports and the inspiring stories of WXPN members making a difference.


WXPN POLICY BOARD

A complete list of WXPN’s Policy Board Members can be found here.

GOVERNING BOARD

WXPN’s governing board is the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees. A list of the Trustees can be found here. Information about meetings the Board of Trustees meeting schedule can be found here.


Audited Financial Statements

WXPN-FM Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 and 2024.

View Financial Statements (PDF)

Public File Reports

See below for links to the online FCC public files for WXPN, WXPH, and WXPJ.

EEO Reports

The Federal Communications Commission established new equal employment opportunity regulations for broadcasters effective in 2003. In order to comply with the regulations, broadcasters are required to display their Public File Report on their website.

If you need help accessing files due to a disability, please contact us here.

View EEO Public File Report

Code of Integrity

WXPN supports the Public Media Code of Integrity.

See Code of Integrity

Community Representation Statement

WXPN has prepared a Community Representation Statement for 2024/2025.

See Community Representation Statement (PDF)