Intense faculty and student enthusiasm led in 1997 to an expansion of the program, from one course to three, and plans have been drawn up for the construction of a new radio laboratory.
Radio students learn their craft on a combination of digital and analog equipment.
Advanced courses also involve production of a weekly theme or interview show for broadcast. Beginning and advanced courses, taught by practitioners in the field, focus on reporting, writing, and production skills. In addition, distinguished visitors from top-quality local, regional, and national shows visit to teach and critique student work. Hard news reporting, interviewing, writing for radio, and voicing are all covered in both the beginning and advanced courses.