On May 16, 2018, Five Towns obtained a construction permit from the FCC for a broadcast translator in order to begin FM broadcast operations at the frequency 104.9. Though the translator has been licensed, WFTU has yet to begin public FM transmission.
== Notable alumni ==
Nicole Albino of Nina Sky
Jon Bellion, songwriter and producer
Maurice "Bugs" Bower, songwriter and record producer
Jesse Carmichael, keyboardist and guitarist of Maroon 5
Julian Casablancas, lead singer of The Strokes
Jared Cotter, songwriter and television personality
Kota the Friend, rapper and singer-songwriter
Frankie J. Galasso, actor and musician best known as a member of the boy band Dream Street.
Wyclef Jean, rapper and producer of The Fugees
Ken Kelsch (1947–2023), cinematographer (faculty)
Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5
Olivia Longott, R&B singer
Charles Mack, Oscar-nominated writer of Raise It Up (August Rush song)
Chrisette Michele, recording artist
Christian Nilsson, filmmaker best known for Dashcam (2021) and Unsubscribe …
