named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bound for Glory
Long-running folk music program presenting free live concerts on over thirty Sunday evenings per year at Cornell University
Electric Buffalo Records
Student-run record label managing artist development, sound engineering, events, and brand partnerships
Miles Ahead
Jazz program airing weekly on WVBR-FM, featuring Bebop, Fusion, Big Bands, and small combos
Salt Creek Show
Weekly radio program featuring Old-Time, Bluegrass, Country, and rural Americana music genres
WVBR-FM
Student-run radio station broadcasting alternative and specialty music programming, news, and sports to the Ithaca community and online
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Builds alumni network and leadership capacitySupports student development as media producers, curators, and storytellers while maintaining an alumni network of over 2,000 former members who participated during their time at Cornell, fostering long-term engagement and professional growth.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts free live folk concerts for the publicOrganizes and presents over thirty free, live folk concerts annually on Sunday evenings, contributing cultural programming to the Ithaca community.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Operates student-run media platforms with professional production capabilitiesManages the WVBR studio to support broadcasts, recordings, and productions, providing access to professional audio equipment for live radio, podcasts, music sessions, and digital content. The organization functions as a student-run media business overseeing programming, engineering, sales, marketing, and business development.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces diverse radio programming for the Ithaca communityCreates and broadcasts a weekly lineup of specialty radio shows featuring genres such as jazz, folk, Americana, indie, and curated music, including long-running programs hosted by students and community members. These programs include a 4-hour weekly Americana show and a Sunday jazz program spanning Be Bop, Fusion, and Big Band styles.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Provides hands-on media and commerce training to studentsOffers practical education in media programming, production, finance, marketing, news reportage, and sports through student-run platforms, preparing students for careers in media and related fields. This includes training in radio broadcasting, content creation, and business operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$16K27%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$379K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$379K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Bob Bellin — Board of Directors Member
- Eric Blumberg — Board of Directors Member
- Howard Greenstein — Board of Directors Member
- Jordan Gremli — Board Chair
- Julia Buffinton — Board of Directors Member
- Kathy Foss Castle — Board of Directors Member
- Lara Mosby — Board of Directors Member
- Larry Epstein — Board of Directors Member
- Lauren Thomas — Board of Directors Member
- Lee Dannay — Board of Directors Member
- Logan Altheim — Board of Directors Member
- Michael Beyman — Board of Directors Member
- Teddy Reiss — Board of Directors Member
- Whit Watson — Board of Directors Member
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 93.5 WVBR-FM Partner — Platform operated under the Cornell Media Guild for student broadcasting and production.
- CSP Management Partner — Co-producer or sponsor of the Miles Ahead jazz radio program
- Corey Ryan Earle Partner — Board Member
- Cornell University Network — CMG is described as one of Cornell’s largest and oldest student-run organizations, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts the Alternatives Library in Anabel Taylor Hall on the Cornell University campus as a venue for live broadcasts.
- Eric Blumberg Partner — Board Member
- Howard Greenstein Partner — Board Member
- Jordan D. Gremli Partner — Chairperson of the Board of Directors
- Kathy Foss Castle Partner — Board Member
- Lawrence (Larry) L. Epstein Partner — Board Member
- Logan Altheim Partner — Board Member
- Michael Beyman Partner — Board Member
- Soulshineradio.com Partner — Website providing additional information about the Soulshine radio program.
- WVBR Network — Cornell Media Guild is part of the WVBR family, indicating affiliation with the broader radio network.
- WVBR Partner — Collaborates with WVBR to broadcast student DJ programming.
- WVBR Partner — Collaborates with WVBR to broadcast the Bound for Glory folk music program.
- cornell radio Partner — Student radio initiative operated by the Cornell Media Guild providing programming and broadcast experience.
- electric buffalo records Partner — Music label and production arm operated by the Cornell Media Guild for student involvement in music commerce and recording.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning through Student-Led Media Productionmethodology: experiential_learningBy placing students in leadership and operational roles across media and business functions, we develop competencies and career readiness because hands-on, multidisciplinary experience fosters deeper learning and professional growth.