Central Pennsylvania radio station WPSU, an NPR member, will conduct a wind-down plan and shut down by the end of June 2026 following a committee vote on Thursday.

WPSU proposed a transfer of its assets to Philadelphia-based public media organization WHYY with a $17 million subsidy over five years. The Penn State Board of Trustees Finance and Investment Committee voted against it.

“This was an incredibly difficult decision for trustees, as WPSU has long provided quality public broadcasting programming for communities throughout Central Pennsylvania,” Board Chair David Kleppinger said.

“We have worked with the administration to find the best path forward for the station and our people who work there. But, given the significant headwinds facing higher education and public media, we could not support the proposed transaction. We know this is a deeply disappointing outcome, and we are grateful to the dedicated WPSU employees whose work has enriched our lives and made our community stronger,” Kleppinger said.

WPSU began as a radio station in 1953 and added TV coverage in 1965.

According to a Penn State release, leaders from the university are speaking directly with WPSU employees about the next steps and how to answer their questions with the available information.