88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) is a community-supported hit music radio station operated by the staff and students of the Radio and Audio Production Department at the Main Campus of the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Arizona. As a high school radio station, it provides hands-on broadcasting experience to students while delivering contemporary hit music to listeners across the region. The station blends educational mission with popular appeal, offering a platform for youth voices in media while maintaining a professional, music-forward format. Its unique position as a student-run station within a technical institute allows it to combine real-world training with community service, fostering the next generation of broadcasters and audio professionals.
88.7 The Pulse features a hit music format focused on today’s popular tracks and listener favorites, appealing to a broad audience with current chart-topping hits. Programming is primarily music-driven, with student hosts curating playlists and hosting segments that reflect youth culture and musical trends. While the core format centers on contemporary hit music, the station occasionally includes student-produced features, public service announcements, and promotional content for EVIT programs, all produced within the Radio and Audio Production Department.
Broadcasting from the East Valley Institute of Technology’s main campus in Arizona, 88.7 The Pulse serves the greater Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Its signal reaches listeners across Maricopa County and beyond, providing educational content and entertainment to a diverse audience. The station is deeply rooted in its local community, connecting students, educators, and residents through accessible, youth-informed radio that highlights both regional engagement and academic opportunity.
