UWG School of Communication, Film and Media

SAVE THE DATE: The 43rd Annual Media Day is coming March 5, 2025! Join us for this signature event featuring 50+ media professionals, including many of our own alumni, right here on campus. Students, don’t miss this incredible opportunity to network and learn. Professionals, stay tuned for more details and opportunities to participate in our networking and table talk sessions. Let’s make this Media Day unforgettable! Follow the planning progress here: https://lnkd.in/eYB2a2_P #UWG_SCFM #UWG #MediaDay2025 #Networking

Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Hadley for being featured in UWG's Focus Magazine! The article celebrates his incredible accomplishments and gives us a glimpse into his journey, including some special photos from his childhood. Dr. Hadley is an Associate Professor, Associate Dean of the School of Communication, Film, and Media, and the Graduate Coordinator of our Digital and Social Media Communication master's program. We’re proud to have such an inspiring colleague shaping the future! #UWG_SCFM #UWG #FacultySpotlight #InspiringExcellence #DigitalMedia

Michael Hester is officially retiring after 30 years of dedication to UWG and its students. Join us in celebrating his remarkable career! Share your memories, stories, and well-wishes in the comments, and don’t miss the chance to honor him in person at the celebration! Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00-3:00PM, with remarks and open mic at 1:30 UWG West Commons (Z-6) - University Club Dining Room #UWG_SCFM #UWG #Debate #AAMI #HotSauceLover

What better time to highlight our Office of Education Abroad than during International Education Week! ??? UWG provides students the opportunity to travel to Italy, Greece, Japan, and more! Click the link to see all the programs offered. Comment ??♀? if you have studied abroad! ?? https://lnkd.in/e-KSXbe4 #UWG #InternationalEducationWeek #StudyAbroad #GoWest

Ready to fast-track your future? Apply for our Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) Degree in Digital and Social Media Communication and earn both degrees in less time! For more information about SCFM's ABM: https://lnkd.in/ex-aUT-x To apply: https://lnkd.in/eC4gPZQb #UWG_SCFM #UWG #GradSchool #AccerlatedMasterDegree #DigitalMedia

Big congratulations to our Professional Advisory Board member, Autumn Bailey-Ford, on her election to the National Board of Directors of the Producers Guild of America! Her leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all. Read the full story by Georgia Entertainment, https://lnkd.in/eihqFHq9 Read Autumn's bio on our Professional Advisory Board page, https://lnkd.in/e-end7fM #UWG_SCFM #UWG #ProducersGuild #FilmProduction

Only 3 days left! Our MS in Digital and Social Media Communication (DSMC) application deadline for Spring 2025 is November 15. Don't miss this chance to advance your career—apply now to start building your future! Here’s what one of our current graduate students said about the program: “After completing my undergrad with SCFM, I knew the DSMC program would prepare me through hands-on applicable skills that no other program provides for students. I've learned theory, law, analytics and storytelling practices that have made me career-ready and created real, impactful work beyond my classes.” - Kayla Henderson #UWG_SCFM #UWG #DigitalMedia #SocialMedia #MastersProgram -- For more information about DSMC: https://lnkd.in/dtCTswqF -- To apply: https://lnkd.in/eC4gPZQb

Congratulations to our alum, Shaunya Chavis-Rucker, on being named to the list of 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries by Georgia Entertainment ! We are proud to see her make such a significant impact and represent the University of West Georgia and the School of Communication, Film, and Media so well. Read the full story here, https://lnkd.in/e98623-y

SCFM could not be more proud of the hard work, commitment, and talent of our students. Congratulations to WOLF Radio for this prestigious nomination! "WOLF Radio, the student-run online station at the University of West Georgia, has achieved a significant milestone by earning a nomination for the prestigious 2024 National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award, under the College Radio Station category. This honor places WOLF Radio among the ranks of some of the most notable college and professional radio stations nationwide, solidifying its reputation as a standout program." https://lnkd.in/em8jwUXs #UWG_SCFM #UWG #CollegeRadio

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended the SCFM’s Second Annual Media Night on October 3, 2024! We’d also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible keynote speaker Teresa Whitaker, and our sponsors for their generous support. Together, we’re creating pathways to launch a legacy of investing in student success for our students. Check out the photo highlights from the event! ?? If you took any great shots, please tag us! We’d love to see your moments. #UWG_SCFM #UWG #MediaNight2024 #SupportStudentSuccess #LaunchTheLegacy