Scott Graf Joins Boise State Public Radio as 'Morning Edition' Host ...

April 16th, 2012 ?|? Published in Boise State News, Boise State Radio News

Boise State Public Radio welcomes Scott Graf as the station?s ?Morning Edition? host and senior editor. Graf comes to BSPR from WFAE in Charlotte, N.C., where he served as local host of NPR?s ?Morning Edition? for the past eight years. He began his new position on April 9.

?This is a very exciting opportunity,? said Graf. ?I am thrilled to be in Boise and really look forward to helping take the station to a new level.? He joins an award-winning BSPR news team led by news director Sadie Babits.

?We?re building one of the best news radio stations in Idaho and beyond,? said Babits. ?Scott Graf brings experience, a conversational on-air presence, a great personality and outstanding journalism skills to Idaho. I am thrilled to welcome him to BSPR?s news team.?

Graf is a multi-award winning host and reporter who was named the North Carolina Journalist of the Year in 2007. He has produced several feature stories for NPR news magazines and he contributes to WBUR?s ?Only a Game? sports program.

Boise State Public Radio is a valued cultural asset for central and southern Idaho, reaching more than 100,000 listeners throughout the region?s metropolitan and rural areas. As a source of quality public radio news, classical music, jazz and unique cultural programming, BSPR radio stations are distinct in their mission, their audience and their partnerships.

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Media Contact: Kathleen Tuck, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kathleentuck@boisestate.edu

About Boise State University
As an emerging metropolitan research university of distinction, Boise State University plays a crucial role in the region?s economic development and famed quality of life. Idaho?s largest institution of higher education offers nearly 200 degrees and certificates in seven colleges. While remaining committed to the strong teaching legacy that has resulted in 11 Idaho Professor of the Year awards since 1990, Boise State?s added emphasis on innovation and creativity is fueling the fastest growing research program in Idaho.

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