However, the station also has a large variety of specialty show formats, covering genres from metal to Celtic music.

When the station is not on the air, late at night and during school breaks, it simulcasts WRVO, the local NPR affiliate.

They began broadcasting on AM (600 & 640 kHz) using carrier current on the campus under the call letters WCU.

The call sign was changed to WRCU in 1958 and coverage was expanded over the Hamilton community by broadcasting over the town's power lines.

The current board members are: Cooper Lowell, Elisabeth Hartke, Nina Hallberg, Bennett Rowe, Meg McClenahan, Sarah Cryan, Gabe Villamil, Mya Khadem, and Jake Denekamp.