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.
Dr. Monique Akassi to Participate in Juneteenth CelebrationWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 14, 2022 — West Liberty University will be represented at the Wheeling celebration of Juneteenth 2022 with a weekend of public activities. Special Assistant to the
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WLU Invites Nonprofits to Partner with Graphic Design StudentsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 13, 2022 – West Liberty University’s Graphic Design seniors invite nonprofits to partner with them now to meet marketing and design needs. “Our seniors are looking for
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Dean Cecilia Konchar Farr Edits New Book on Harry Potter WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 8, 2022 — Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Harry Potter? The books and movies have earned author J.K. Rowling countless fans of all ages
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Dr. Linda Cowan Elected Vice President of National CouncilWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 27, 2022 — West Liberty University Professor of Voice, Dr. Linda Cowan, was unanimously elected to Vice-President of the Alpha Chi’s Board of Directors, the National
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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
Read MoreDr. Monique Akassi to Participate in Juneteenth CelebrationWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 14, 2022 — West Liberty University will be represented at the Wheeling celebration of Juneteenth 2022 with a weekend of public activities. Special Assistant to the
Read MoreWLU Invites Nonprofits to Partner with Graphic Design StudentsWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 13, 2022 – West Liberty University’s Graphic Design seniors invite nonprofits to partner with them now to meet marketing and design needs. “Our seniors are looking for
Read MoreDean Cecilia Konchar Farr Edits New Book on Harry Potter WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., June 8, 2022 — Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of Harry Potter? The books and movies have earned author J.K. Rowling countless fans of all ages
Read MoreDr. Linda Cowan Elected Vice President of National CouncilWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 27, 2022 — West Liberty University Professor of Voice, Dr. Linda Cowan, was unanimously elected to Vice-President of the Alpha Chi’s Board of Directors, the National
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