Mission
The American University of Kurdistan’s student-run radio station, Leopard Radio, broadcasts at 98.7 FM, providing a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative platform for student voices. Established in Spring 2024 and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s ‘Supporting American-Style Higher Education in Iraq’ grant, Leopard Radio features diverse, student-led programming designed to both inform and inspire. Our mission is to promote the University’s values and serve as a cultural and intellectual hub, connecting the university community with the broader region.
History
Leopard Radio began broadcasting on March 13, 2024, and was established with funds generously provided to the American University of Kurdistan (AUK) by the people of the United States through the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and the US Consulate in Erbil, Kurdistan. The purposes of this station are the promotion of the mission of the American University of Kurdistan to serve the people of Kurdistan, of Iraq, and of the greater region. An equally important goal is to provide training in broadcasting and multimedia techniques and practices to AUK students, to foster critical thinking and analysis skills, and to provide job skills to help our students find employment after graduation.
AUK Leopard Radio, 98.7 FM, broadcasts 24/7 from its transmitter atop Zawa Mountain in Duhok, Kurdistan, with a power of 2000 watts. Leopard Radio will begin streaming online on our website in the Fall 2024, bringing the message of AUK to a global audience and giving our students additional exposure in broadcast journalism in the modern era