Megan Tarcea

Meet Megan Tarcea, a Multi-Media Production major, from Waterford, MI. Megan plans to graduate in 2024.

Why did you decide to come to NMU?

I came to Northern in the midst of the pandemic to immerse myself in Michigan’s beautiful outdoors and to enjoy the small town feel of Marquette.

How did you decide your major/minor?

I decided to become a Multi-Media Production major after joining Public Eye News on campus and falling in love with everything involved with live news broadcasting, especially technical directing.

What's an example of a cool, interesting or helpful thing that you have done as a part of your major?

I am currently the main camera 1 operator for all NMU Hockey home games, and have directed the live broadcasts for NMU basketball and football home games. I have been a producer and director of NMU’s student run daily news broadcast, Public Eye News, and am also currently a Master Control Operator for WNMU-TV on campus.

What are you involved in on- and off-campus and what has been the most rewarding experience?

I’m mostly involved in every live production put on by WNMU-TV on campus. Due to my heavy involvement with on campus productions, I was able to become the solo 11pm daily newscast technical director for WZMQ-TV19 in downtown for the past 2 years.

What does being a Wildcat mean to you?

It means indulging yourself in the outdoors, in the campus opportunities presented to you, and most importantly in the community around you!

How did you find your sense of belonging at NMU?

I found my sense of belonging in the production community around campus. Within my first few months on campus, I joined P.E.N. and gained so many friends and network connections that will last me a lifetime. I was given so many opportunities to grow in my perspective career that it allowed me to become comfortable and confident and find my place.

What would you tell someone who is considering coming to NMU?

Get involved with organizations, clubs, and events on campus! There’s something for everyone! If I didn’t get involved I never would’ve found found what I truly love.

Further comments about your NMU experience?

Nmu has changed the path of my future. I came here believing I wanted to be a geologist and now I’m a live news director all because of the stuff available to me for free on campus. I just needed to emerge myself.