Our department offers two communication majors and two minors and boasts a faculty committed to providing students with an understanding of the theories and practices of their respective disciplines. We do this by combining real-world experiences with real-world studies to teach students real-world skills.
The Broadcasting major is designated as a “Pillar of Distinction” at West Liberty University. Over the next ten years, career opportunities for broadcast news analysts are projected to increase nationwide by six percent.
This major is perfect for students with multiple interests and diverse talents. It also offers one or two concentrations:
Journalism-public relations
Design production
Media production
This program provides our students with the theory and practice for a rewarding career in journalism.
The PR minor builds on foundational principles while allowing the student to have an emphasis in a number of disciplines; graphic design, journalism, communications, PR research and theory, and social media.
OUR STUDENTS are provided with opportunities and instruction that leads to developing critical thinking skills while building real-world oral and written skills within their own unique area of study. The seven majors and two minors we offer also focus on the unique nature of each area of study by presenting real-life working experiences in an educational setting.
With constantly evolving technology, today’s media and communication disciplines are innovative and interdisciplinary. In order to equip our students to meet the future demands of a changing society our experienced and knowledgeable faculty focuses on the practical application, historical study and critical analysis in a variety of disciplines. Faculty prepares our students of today to be the elite communicators and leaders of tomorrow.
To provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skill to achieve career success, to be viable practitioners within their professional disciplines, and to be prepared for advanced graduate study.
Honorary Degree Awarded to Major Donor, Phyllis J. “Flip” WestWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 12, 2021 — West Liberty University gained another alumna at a special commencement ceremony held July 8, 2021 at Stratford Springs Restaurant. The unique event was
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In-Person Homecoming Returns for 2021WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 25, 2021 — In-person Homecoming will return to the West Liberty University Hilltop for fall 2021 and the date is set for the weekend of Oct.
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Music Faculty Ends Year with New Student CompetitionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 22, 2021 —West Liberty University music faculty ended a stressful year of pandemic rules and regulations with a new competition and festival geared toward high school
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Senior Students Offer Design Services to Non-ProfitsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 15, 2021 — Senior Visual Communication Design (VCD) students are once again offering their skills to the Ohio Valley and beyond, serving nonprofit organizations that cannot
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WLU Participates in Juneteenth CelebrationsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 14, 2021 — West Liberty University will be well-represented in local Juneteenth commemorations as President W. Franklin Evans provides his comments at two celebrations on June
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Spring 2021 Dean’s ListWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 4, 2021 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Spring Semester 2021. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point academic
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New Members Join WLU’s Board of GovernorsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 1, 2021 — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently appointed three new members to the West Liberty University Board of Governors. The new appointees are Arlene Brantley,
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Retirees Rack Up 169 Years of ServiceWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 24, 2021 — West Liberty University is congratulating six employees this spring as they reach their date for retirement. “We congratulate our retirees and wish them
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Alumni Return to Reunion in FloridaWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 19, 2021 — West Liberty University alumni gathered in Daytona Beach recently to enjoy a successful reunion despite the pandemic. Last spring the annual gathering had
Read MoreHonorary Degree Awarded to Major Donor, Phyllis J. “Flip” WestWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., July 12, 2021 — West Liberty University gained another alumna at a special commencement ceremony held July 8, 2021 at Stratford Springs Restaurant. The unique event was
Read MoreIn-Person Homecoming Returns for 2021WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 25, 2021 — In-person Homecoming will return to the West Liberty University Hilltop for fall 2021 and the date is set for the weekend of Oct.
Read MoreMusic Faculty Ends Year with New Student CompetitionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 22, 2021 —West Liberty University music faculty ended a stressful year of pandemic rules and regulations with a new competition and festival geared toward high school
Read MoreSenior Students Offer Design Services to Non-ProfitsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 15, 2021 — Senior Visual Communication Design (VCD) students are once again offering their skills to the Ohio Valley and beyond, serving nonprofit organizations that cannot
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