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.
Graphic Design Student Wins Statewide Logo Design CompetitionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Jan. 19, 2023 — West Liberty University student Austin Hall won a state-wide logo competition recently that awarded him a monetary prize and a chance to build
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Fall 2022 Dean’s ListWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., Jan. 17, 2023 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Fall Semester 2022. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point
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The Perfect Gift — Tuition Freeze AnnouncedWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 19, 2022 — Just in time for the winter holidays, West Liberty University is freezing undergraduate base tuition for the 2023 – 2024 academic year. “We
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Creative Arts Therapy Graduate Explores Emotional ExpressionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 13, 2022 — Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) graduating senior, Mykaela McLamar, developed a workshop as part of her senior project, focusing on emotional expression through character
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Fall Commencement Warms Up the HilltopWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 10, 2022 — Despite the gloomy December weather West Liberty University graduates enjoyed a joyous celebration of Fall Commencement today in the Academic, Sports and Recreation
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New Martinsville Resident Austin Pyles Named Student Speaker WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 6, 2022 — West Liberty University senior Austin Pyles has earned the honor of being the student speaker at Fall Commencement 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 10. One
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Learn to Fly with Peter and the StarcatcherWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 30, 2022 — West Liberty University students will present the Tony Award-winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher” this December. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1
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WLU Fall Commencement Speaker is Google Executive Arlene BrantleyWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 23, 2022 — West Liberty University graduates will hear from Google Strategic account executive and member of the WLU Board of Governors, Arlene Brantley, at its
Read MoreGraphic Design Student Wins Statewide Logo Design CompetitionWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Jan. 19, 2023 — West Liberty University student Austin Hall won a state-wide logo competition recently that awarded him a monetary prize and a chance to build
Read MoreFall 2022 Dean’s ListWEST LIBERTY, W. Va., Jan. 17, 2023 — West Liberty University announces its Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during Fall Semester 2022. Students must attain a 3.50 grade point
Read MoreWLU Opens the New Year with Faculty-Staff InstituteWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Jan. 5, 2023 — West Liberty University began January 2023 with a Faculty-Staff Institute held at 9 a.m. today, offering new leadership and a fresh start to
Read MoreThe Perfect Gift — Tuition Freeze AnnouncedWEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 19, 2022 — Just in time for the winter holidays, West Liberty University is freezing undergraduate base tuition for the 2023 – 2024 academic year. “We
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