Sturgis Trust Continues Longtime Support of Little Rock Public Radio with Grant to Purchase New Studio Equipment
Little Rock Public Radio is poised for a significant upgrade in its broadcasting capabilities, thanks to the recent acquisition of a new grant dedicated to purchasing new studio equipment.
The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust, a longtime supporter of Little Rock Public Radio, has awarded the organization a grant worth nearly $50,000 to purchase new studio equipment. This grant marks a pivotal moment for Little Rock Public Radio, signaling a commitment to continue delivering high-quality programming and enhancing the listener experience.
“Little Rock Public Radio is extremely grateful for the generous grant we received from the Sturgis Foundation for needed studio updates,” said Jonathan Seaborn, general manager of Little Rock Public Radio. “This grant will significantly enhance our ability to further our mission of providing quality news and cultural programming to our community.”
The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust was established in 1981 to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for all people.
With state-of-the-art equipment on the horizon, Little Rock Public Radio is primed to elevate its broadcasting standards and continue serving its community with excellence. Little Rock Public Radio has two stations, KUAR FM 89.1 and KLRE Classical FM 90.5, which serve more than 80,000 listeners every week through radio broadcasts, web streaming, and online visits to ualrpublicradio.org.
“With this support, we will be able to improve our equipment and technology in our production studios, ensuring uninterrupted service and a better listening experience for our audience,” Seaborn said. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sturgis Foundation for their invaluable contribution to our station and the community we serve.”
Little Rock Public Radio is a listener-supported public service department at UA Little Rock, housed within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. KLRE’s music programming is the only source for classical music on the radio in central Arkansas, while NPR’s “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered,” “Fresh Air,” and local programs like “Arts & Letters” and reporting from the KUAR newsroom have long been a key part of Arkansas’s cultural and informational landscape.
“We thank the Sturgis Foundation for their continued contributions to Little Rock Public Radio,” said Dr. Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. “With this gift, they ensure broadcast improvements to support the quality news and programming on which our community relies.”