Communication Studies

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.

Tools for Their Future

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Our Mission

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.

News

Nutting Gallery Explores ‘Cultural Value Systems’ Through Justin Coleman’s (JSTN CLMN) Lens

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., February 17, 2025 – “Cultural Value Systems,” a solo exhibition by ceramics artist Justin Coleman (JSTN CLMN), opens Thursday, February 20 at West Liberty University’s (WLU) Nutting

West Liberty University Announces Winners of 48 Hour Film Festival

West Liberty, W. Va., September 16, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU) concluded its annual 48 Hour Film Festival with winners and participants being recognized Sunday, September 15 at Waterfront

Spring 2024 Dean’s List

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va., June 3, 2024 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Spring Semester 2024. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point

West Liberty Awards Degrees in Saturday Ceremony

West Liberty, W. VA., May 4, 2024 – West Liberty University awarded degrees to 363 graduates at its Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Featured speakers included alum

Spring Senior Art Exhibition Showcases Student Achievements

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 23, 2024 — The work of senior art majors and their capstone projects will be on display in the Nutting Gallery starting on April 24. The

WLU Graphic Design Students Shine in International Poster Competition

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 21, 2024 – WLU’s graphic design students recently achieved remarkable success in a prestigious international poster competition, Poster For 24. Under the guidance of Professor Moonjung

Another Successful Collaboration Between WLU Graphic Design Students and the Wheeling Community

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., February 26, 2024 — West Liberty University graphic design students had the opportunity to work on a branding project with The Gallery at 2265, a local gallery

WLU Illustration Student Wins at PSI Student Scholarship Competition

WEST LIBERTY, W.VA, January 30, 2024 – Senior WLU illustration major Eliza Aguirre took home three separate awards at the 2023 Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators (PSI) Student Scholarship Competition that

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