As the only HBCU licensed public television station in the world, WHUT/Howard University Television is conveniently located in the Northwest Washington, DC
The station's signal reaches over 2 million households in the greater Washington metro area. In fall 2007, WHUT also began a digital simulcast to this viewing area, the ninth largest media market in the United States. WHUT has thousands of loyal viewers and donors who tune daily to its unique mix of PBS series such as NOVA, The American Experience, Sesame Street, and its original productions on local and national topics. Specials also highlight special events and renown speakers at Howard University, such as Cornel West, Toni Morrison and Nobel Laureate Ivar Giaever. WHUT airs more than 3,500 hours of public affairs and educational programming each year. WHUT has won 13 Emmys, and numerous other awards such as the Telly, Aurora, and Cine Golden Eagle.
Our Mission is to parallel the overall mission of Howard University, namely: public service, excellence and commitment. Also, to be a leader in broadcast communications by providing quality programming for our viewing community.
