WALT-a-thon is a 36 hour radio-a-thon to raise money for causes in our immediate community, locally, and throughout North Carolina. Tune in to hear from students, professors, and many other special guests! WALT-a-thon exists because of our love for radio and our communities. It’s an ode to the art of broadcast, and to the life source of WALT: the listeners.

WALT 1610, Davidson College’s student radio station, streams exclusively online at walt1610.com. Founded in 1986, WALT began as a carrier current station for students in their dorms. It broadcast music selected by students and other pertinent campus information. WALT 1610 supports a diverse community of music enthusiasts and provides a public forum for all students. Its weekly programming is powered by more than 70 volunteer DJs. In addition to live broadcasting, WALT hosts live events on campus and collaborates with other student organizations to foster a shared love of music and the arts.

This radio-a-thon is benefitting Davidson Housing Coalition and WFAE 90.7 Radio.

For nearly 30 years, Davidson Housing Coalition has worked to ensure that safe haven is available to all who wish to call Davidson home, regardless of their income.Davidson Housing Coalition works in partnership with elected officials, other local nonprofits, and, most importantly, our neighbors to protect and expand our town’s inventory of affordable housing. DHC is committed to keeping Davidson’s doors open to all by building and maintaining access to high-quality, affordable homes. Learn more here.

WFAE 90.7 is Charlotte's NPR station, reaching more than 200,000 listeners weekly. As federal support for public radio declines, WFAE is projected to be $1 million dollars under budget in the next fiscal year, putting the station and local journalism at risk. WALT 1610 feels that it is important to support WFAE so that Charlotte can retain a valuable independent news source. Learn more here.

Read more about our causes and our event at walt1610.com!

2025 WALT-A-THON

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2025 WALT-A-THON

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