The Department of Mass Communications boasts five state-of-the-art, student-run experiential learning labs that offer hands-on experiences in the areas of newswriting and reporting, public relations, radio production and television news production. Students are encouraged to explore ongoing training, volunteer and practicum opportunities.
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bluestone Public Relations Firm Humanities, Room 103
New student-managed public relations firm provides a host of service-learning projects for non-profit, private and public sector clients. Projects span strategic communication research and planning, media relations, image and brand management, and social/digital strategy development. Check out the all-new client services office.
Contact: Hazel Cole (hcole@westga.edu) or Randahl Morris (tmorris@westga.edu)
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The West Georgian University Community Center, Room 109
Student-managed campus newspaper provides award-winning campus and community news. Weekly publications and online editions give students solid experience in general and specialty news writing and reporting, photojournalism, and layout and design. Visit the action newsroom.
Contact: John Sewell (jsewell5@my.westga.edu)
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The WOLF Internet Radio Anthropology, Room G7
Student-managed, cutting-edge radio station features student-produced shows, including music, news, and sports programming, for a global audience. Students consistently earn high internship ratings from the professionals who often comment that the students teach them. Explore the newly-renovated sports, production, guest and main studios.
Contact: Shawn Isaacs (sisaacs@westga.edu)
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WUTV Education Center, Room 132
Student-managed, high-definition television station provides educational, informational and entertainment programming, including a weekly newscast and other student-produced programs, for the campus and local community. Tour the newly-upgraded control room, edit suites and studio.
Contact: Sonya Barnes (sbarnes@westga.edu)