Welcome to WDCE

Student-run and operated since 1960, WDCE has been the voice of independent radio in Richmond. WDCE is affiliated with and located at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia.

Students have used it as a launching pad to careers in radio or other mass communications as well as a fun extra-curricular activity. Non-students have also played an important role in broadcasting continuity and diversity.

Over the years, WDCE has brought many concerts to the campus including DC punk legends Fugazi, indie favorites Death Cab For Cutie, and hip-hop veteran Masta Ace.

WDCE was located in the Tyler Haynes Commons since its first broadcast, but was recently relocated and renovated to the North Court basement.

Alumni and former DJ's are encouraged to drop us a line on Facebook to reminisce about the good times they had at WDCE, so interested students and new DJ's can hear how great it can be to be involved with college radio!

Spring/Summer

As we approach the end of the school year, now is an excellent time for people interested to get involved. Students that live or will be staying locally may have an opportunity to try new or different time slots. Non-Students may also get a chance to experiment with different styles of music or fill-in for a student DJ.

WDCE studio construction (summer 2008)

Over the summer of 2008 a new studio was constructed for WDCE.



It is located in basement of what’s now known as North Court. Located on the south side of Westhampton Lake, across from the Greek Theater, the building was built in 1913. At the time, it served as the entire Westhampton College for women.


WDCE and the Collegian (URs student newspaper) vacated Tyler Haynes Commons to make room for Career Development offices and expanded meeting / flex space. Though it’s sad to say goodbye to the Commons, our home since the 1970’s, it’s exciting to welcome a new chapter in WDCE history.



The transformation of the space was quite a challenge.

· After environmental and structural issues were addressed, demolition of brick and block walls began to open the space.

· Numerous pipes and wires had to be relocated.
· The concrete ceiling had to be repaired and the floor re-pored.
· New mechanicals, electrical and communications systems were installed.

· The space was then built-out to include an entirely new broadcast booth, office, lounge/performance space and efficient library arrangement.



These pictures will give you an idea of the work involved:





Pre Construction – Early March 2008







Progress – Mid July 2008 – walls / floor removed, ceiling repaired







Progress – Early August 2008 – new floor, pipes being relocated





Progress – Mid August 2008 – new pipes entering, framing underway





Progress – Late August 2008 – mechanicals run, new pipes tied in, framing





Mid September 2008 – pipes insulated, electrical rough-in, framing complete