The new facilities are housed in Annie May Swift Hall, home of the School of Speech, which oversees the operation of the station. WNUR is one of the largest student-run radio stations in the country. The Thomas G. Ayers Residential College was named in honor the former chairman of ComEd and former chairman of the board of trustees at Northwestern. A portion of the funds raised in Mr. Ayers's name will help the residential college expand its educational programs. One of 11 residential colleges on campus, it houses 164 residents with a broad range of academic majors but who share a common interest in business.
Students use the facility to create their own multimedia presentations.