Utah Public Radio (UPR), operated by Utah State University, has been named as a major player in pushing for workplace gender equality. The station has landed a spot on Utah's 100 Companies Championing Women 2025 Cohort, a select group recognized by the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and the Utah Women & Leadership Project.
This honor underscores the station's commitment to public service and the effort it pours into ensuring that women's voices are heard across airwaves. While they're in the business of telling stories, UPR itself has now become part of a larger narrative - one that features organizations integrating women's leadership and influence into the fabric of Utah's communities. Their approach is not just about broadcasting; it's a demonstration of how an organization can actively promote inclusion through its platform.
"This award could not be better timed as we work to strengthen USU’s public radio station and build on our reputation as a resource for connecting USU and community one UPR story at a time," said Kerry Bringhurst in a statement obtained by USU Today, the station manager and host of Morning Edition, in a statement. UPR's programming spans news and cultural stories that often spotlight diverse voices and aim to connect listeners with relevant and trusted content.
As a member of the cohort, UPR is set to collaborate with other program partners and will report back to its audience, supporters, and the community throughout the year. It seems UPR will be tuning not just into frequencies but into opportunities—ensuring the station continues to echo women's leadership and impact both on and off the air. The expectation is that this is just one step in a sustained effort to foster a more inclusive media landscape in Utah, a commitment that aligns seamlessly with UPR's ethos and USU's land-grant mission.
