Local Educators Love eMediaVA
Now that Virginia schools have closed over concerns about the spread of COVID-19, teachers are scrambling to convert their face-to-face lesson plans into content and activities that will allow students to learn online from home. WHRO Public Media has the tools to help!
Read more ...Jane Batten commits $3 million to WHRO Public Media funding, with the creation of the first statewide Environmental Science online and video course.
Read more ...Alvin Gatling and Horrace Savage share a bond that goes all the way back to the 1960s.
Read more ...NASA Mathematician and Celebrated Pioneer Dies at 101
Local NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson has died at the age of 101. Her work was featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures.
Read more ...Connected to the Community
Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.
Emerging Leaders Board
Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more
Past Community Initiatives
American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more
Veterans
Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:
Veterans Coming Home
Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities.
Wall of Faces
There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more
Race: Let's Talk About It
Stories and events that foster conversations about race relations in America. Find out more