Dr. Mark Shevy shared recent developments within Northern Michigan University's Communication and Media Studies (CAMS) department for the fall semester, highlighting strategic faculty additions and academic consolidation. The department welcomed award-winning researcher Jong In Lim to its faculty and streamlined campus media by integrating instructor Nyan Lynn, his journalism coursework, and The North Wind student newspaper directly into the CAMS multimedia journalism program. To further expand student opportunities, CAMS also launched a new major in Communication Management, which combines elements of communication theory, journalism, and hands-on media production.
The department's newly upgraded media production studio gives students access to professional-grade technology. The facility features a high-end Neve 5088 analog recording console, high-quality microphones, and a PMC speaker system equipped for Dolby Atmos spatial audio, providing unvarnished acoustic feedback to help students refine their technique. While discussing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and new media tools, Dr. Shevy stressed that the department's core philosophy centers on preserving human connection and using technology as an instrument to strengthen community relationships.
Public Radio 90's Kurt Hauswirth spoke with Dr. Shevy about the CAMS department:
There are many crucial partnerships with campus media, including WNMU and student-run Radio X, where students gain direct broadcasting and engineering experience under joint faculty and professional staff mentorship. Dr. Shevy noted that CAMS coursework benefits both degree-seeking majors and students from other disciplines looking to sharpen their interpersonal or professional communication skills. Local schools, nonprofits, and community members are welcome to collaborate with the department and visit campus for a tour of the new facilities.
For more information about Northern Michigan University's CAMS department, visit their website.
