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Elkins named WKAR interim director of broadcasting

Susi Elkins, WKAR television station manager, has been named interim director of broadcasting and general manager of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.

After guiding Michigan State University's public broadcasting stations through a period of revitalization and growth, Michigan hall-of-fame broadcaster and University Distinguished Senior Specialist Gary Reid has stepped down from his position as director of broadcasting and general manager of WKAR, effective May 15.

Read more about the transition and interim director Susi Elkins here.

Read about Gary Reid's accomplishments here.

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