About KUER

KUER's Mission Statement

KUER enriches the lives of people throughout our listening area with a signature blend of news, information and entertainment in an unbiased, non-commercial context. In so doing we represent an invaluable connection between the University of Utah and the greater community; an ongoing source of service and support to community organizations; and, for our staff, a satisfying place to work, learn and grow.

2012 KUER Annual Report and 2013 Calendar

With this report to the community, we proudly showcase examples of our high-quality programs and initiatives of 2012. Click here for the 2012 Annual Report.

If you would like a hard copy of KUER's 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Calendar, please contact Gayle Ewer at gewer@kuer.org or (801) 587-9331. 

KUER public radio, a charter member of National Public Radio (NPR), broadcasts from the Eccles Broadcast Center at The University of Utah. KUER 90.1 is a 501(c)3 non-profit and is a tax-exempt organization that provides a commercial-free mix of NPR, BBC, local news and jazz music programming to thousands of listeners throughout Utah and beyond through its extensive translator network. In addition to its FM channel at 90.1, KUER also broadcasts two additional channels in high-definition (HD). KUER2 features a mix of legacy and indie rock music, and KUER3 offers traditional and contemporary classical music. KUER 90.1 and its HD channels can be streamed online at www.kuer.org.

KUER's Local News

KUER is home to an award-winning news team. KUER's local news features include short and long-form stories, ranging in topics from health and politics to the environment and the arts. KUER's local call-in program, RadioWest, is broadcast nationally on XM Satellite Radio (channel 133). Guests featured on RadioWest include Desmond Tutu, E.L. Doctorow and Diane Rehm.

KUER's Funding

The majority of KUER's funding comes from individual listener contributions and support from corporations and foundations. Financial support also comes from The University of Utah, the corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), and other miscellaneous sources.

KUER's Open Meeting Policy

KUER holds open advisory meetings at the Eccles Broadcast Center. All advisory board meetings will be held at 3:30 PM on these dates:

• May 1, 2013

• August 7, 2013

• November 6, 2013

KUER: FCC/EEO Regulations and Reports

To view the KUER yearly financial report please click here: 2012 Year End Financial Report (PDF)

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) requires that we make audited financial statements available to the public. To obtain those copies please contact Rebecca W Davis, Assistant General Manager & CFO, KUED 7 | CFO, KUER 90.1, at 801-581-4348 or via email at rdavis@media.utah.edu.

KUER's Current Reports

FCC / EEO Report 2011: kuer_eeo_report_2011.pdf

KUER Financial Statement: 2012 Year End Financial Report (PDF)

KUER Supplimental Activities: kuer_supp_acti_10_11.pdf

KUER Referral Sources 2011: kuer_ref_src_2010_2011.pdf

KUER 90.1 FCC Ownership Report: mkform_hts.pdf

KUER 2012 IRS Form 990: KUER Form 990 (PDF)

If your organization would like to receive current information about KUER job openings, please contact KUER's Human Resources at (801) 585-6021 or e-mail cdunn@media.utah.edu.

KUER's Governing Board

KUER's license to broadcast is held by The University of Utah. The University of Utah, founded in 1850, is the first and largest public higher education institution in the state. It is one of ten colleges and universities in the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah State Board of Regents, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Utah State Senate, administers the system.

The governing board is the University of Utah Board of Trustees. For meeting dates and times, visit http://www.admin.utah.edu/bot/.

KUER's Advisory Board

Chair- David L. Buchman
VP and Community Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Bank

Robert Bayer
President, JBR Environmental Consultants

Peter Billings
President, Fabian & Clendenin Law Firm

Robert Brinton
Attorney, Brinton & January

Angela Brown
Editor, Salt Lake Underground Magazine

Steve Chin, CPA, CRS
Deer Valley Real Estate

Peter Cole
Owner, Squatters Pub Brewery

Charlie DeLorme
Economic Development & Visitor Services Director, San Juan County

Fred Esplin
VP for Institutional Advancement, University of Utah

Lee Hollaar
Professor, University of Utah

Spencer Kinard
Board of Trustees, University of Utah

Toni Lehtinen
Community and Grants Manager, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation

Constance Lundberg
Attorney, Jones Waldo Holbrook McDonough

John Greene
General Manager, KUER 90.1

Please click the following links to open new browser windows to the Web site of the University of Utah, the Utah State Board of Regents Web site, the Web site of the governor of Utah, and the Utah State Senate Web site for more information.