UE Fireside Aces Radio Launches Mobile App, Expanding Student Media ReachFireside Aces RadioStudent MediaRead full article…

Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
By: University Communications

Fireside Aces Radio, the digital broadcasting arm of University of Evansville (UE) Student Media, has officially launched its mobile app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, expanding access to student-produced radio, podcasts, music programming, and community storytelling.

The app allows listeners to stream live and prerecorded programming and access the Crescent Magazine from any mobile device. Fireside Aces Radio is also available online at fireside.evansville.edu and via Alexa-enabled devices through the Fireside Aces Radio skill.

Fireside Aces Radio operates within UE Department of Communications through Student Media, a collaborative media organization that brings together students, faculty, academic departments, and local nonprofits to create public-facing content focused on journalism, sports, entertainment, and social impact storytelling.

Student Media platforms collectively reach thousands each month:

• Crescent Magazine website: Approximately 6,000 monthly visitors
• Fireside Aces Radio website: Nearly comparable monthly traffic
• Podcast downloads: Approximately 1,000 downloads per season per show on average, with higher-performing programs exceeding that number
• Print publication: Crescent Magazine publishes three issues per semester, print and digital distribution

Businesses, organizations, and community partners may support Student Media through podcast sponsorships, streaming radio underwriting, print advertising in Crescent Magazine, Digital advertising on crescent.evansville.edu and fireside.evansville.edu.

Sponsorship and advertising inquiries can be directed to Tommy J. Housman, Instructor of Communications & Student Media Advisor, at [email protected].

Direct donations to support student programming and equipment may be made at: fireside.evansville.edu/donate.