WMRE began as a low-budget idea in 1983, with call letters WEMO. In 1985 students began the laborious task of creating a modern radio station at Emory. After four years of persistent effort, on January 20, 1989, Emory's student operated radio station, WMRE, the Voice of Emory, began broadcasting.

At first, WMRE was carried through a carrier current system throughout the university. The signal was only available to on-campus listeners, and was broadcast over the 590AM. Due to neglect and maintenance problems, the cable connection deteriorated, and 590AM was soon nothing but a faint buzz through the speakers.

Soon thereafter, WMRE began broadcasting on Emory University's Cable System. Although once again WMRE was only available to listeners on campus, it breathed new life into the station.

On September 30, 1998, due to a dedicated staff, WMRE began broadcasting on the Internet through RealAudio and RealVideo. Today, WMRE enjoys a worldwide audience, and can be heard, and viewed via a web-cam at www.wmre.fm and on the Emory Campus Cable channel 26.

WMRE prides itself in bringing up-and-coming artists to Emory just months before they gain widespread recognition. Acts we've brought to campus in the last 5 years include Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Kool Keith, Jump Little Children, Mastodon, Elf Power, The Whigs, The Selmenaires, The Fiery Furnaces, and Dios Malos.

The station is currently in the process of adding exciting new features. WMRE is expanding to mp3 and Quicktime formats for its live stream and on-demand archived shows are also in the works.

Concert to Feature Ghostface
Rumored Ghostface Killah concert at Emory! Check back for more details!
Emory Wheel, 04.04.08

Local Artists Spit Rhymes, Shed Clothing at Concert
WMRE brings Judi Chicago and One Hand Loves the Other to the Faculty Dining Room
Emory Wheel, 12.07.07

Watch Out, Hot Chip Will Hurt You
WMRE brings Hot Chip to Emory
Emory Wheel, 04.20.07

Locals Fest: bringin' it all back home
WMRE brings A Fir Ju Well, The Whigs, The Selmenaires, and God's America to Emory
Emory Wheel, 11.11.05

Fanning the flames with the Fiery Furnaces
WMRE brings the Fiery Furnaces and Dios Malos to the MGM Theater
Emory Wheel, 04.15.05

Hanson tries to win back fame at Emory
Emory Wheel, 03.04.05

Local artists rock campus at 3-stage festival
WMRE hosts Elf Power, Untied States, Blame Game, and others Emory Wheel, 11.12.04

Underground music literally under the ground
Emory Wheel, 10.26.04

Ex-Dispatch member sounds off on music, politics
Emory Wheel, 10.01.04