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.
Alumna Rachel Dennison Named Tamarack Foundation Emerging ArtistWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 17, 2022 — West Liberty University alumna Rachel Dennison was named an Emerging Artist Fellow for 2022 by the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts recently. Presented
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Commencement 2022 is Joyful Return to Pandemic Free CeremonyWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 7, 2022 — Despite the clouds, West Liberty University graduates enjoyed a bright celebration as they gathered in-person for Commencement Ceremonies held at 11 a.m., Saturday,
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Meet the Class of 2022WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 7, 2022 — West Liberty University held its Spring 2022 Commencement at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022. The in-seat ceremony and conferring of degrees took
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Hilltop Opera to Perform at Scottish Rite CathedralWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 3, 2022 — West Liberty University Department of Music and Theater is proud to present an hour-long concert of songs and arias from the American musical
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Honors Convocation Celebrates High Achieving StudentsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 27, 2022 — West Liberty University held its annual Honors Convocation at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Kelly Theater. Coordinated by WLU’s Honors College
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Multicultural Ceremony Adds to Commencement FestivitiesWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 25, 2022 — West Liberty University will mark the achievement of multicultural seniors by staging a special Multicultural Recognition Ceremony this spring. “The Multicultural Recognition Ceremony
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RECAP 2022 Winners AnnouncedWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 20, 2022 — The annual RECAP came to a close with an in-person awards ceremony held at 3 p.m. today in College Hall. Awards were presented
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Launch Party for Newly Named Literary JournalWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 18, 2022 — West Liberty University’s College of Liberal and Creative Arts marks the unification of two WLU colleges (College of Liberal Arts and College of
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Closing Reception for Polish Poster Exhibition at Nutting GalleryWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 11, 2022 – West Liberty University’s Nutting Art Gallery invites the public to enjoy a closing reception at noon, Wednesday, April 13 for its current art exhibition entitled: Generation
Read MoreAlumna Rachel Dennison Named Tamarack Foundation Emerging ArtistWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 17, 2022 — West Liberty University alumna Rachel Dennison was named an Emerging Artist Fellow for 2022 by the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts recently. Presented
Read MoreCommencement 2022 is Joyful Return to Pandemic Free CeremonyWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 7, 2022 — Despite the clouds, West Liberty University graduates enjoyed a bright celebration as they gathered in-person for Commencement Ceremonies held at 11 a.m., Saturday,
Read MoreMeet the Class of 2022WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 7, 2022 — West Liberty University held its Spring 2022 Commencement at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022. The in-seat ceremony and conferring of degrees took
Read MoreHilltop Opera to Perform at Scottish Rite CathedralWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 3, 2022 — West Liberty University Department of Music and Theater is proud to present an hour-long concert of songs and arias from the American musical
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