On September 30th, the WVU Reed College of Media held a launch party in the Mountainlair Ballrooms to celebrate its 75th year on campus.
The celebration featured special guests President Gordon Gee and the Mountaineer mascot, hands-on activities, U-92 FM, food and a cupcake cake shaped like the number 75.
The first 75 people through the door received a free-t-shirt, and all participants were entered to win an iPad mini and gift cards.
Dean Maryanne Reed says the party was a fun way to celebrate the past 75 years of the College and to look ahead to the future.
“This is the year of our 75th anniversary as an independent academic unit at WVU,” said Reed. “We’re rolling out our new name, upgraded facilities and new programs focused on the changing media landscape.”
Other event highlights include opportunities for students to try their talents at TV reporting, experience Google Glass, join our social media challenge and take a photo with Omega, the College’s new therapy dog. In addition, College of Media faculty and staff were available to provide information about our academic programs and careers in today’s media marketplace.
Dr. Perley Isaac Reed established the School of Journalism at WVU in 1939. It was known as the WVU P.I. Reed School of Journalism until July 1, 2014, when the name was officially changed to the WVU Reed College of Media. Housed in Martin Hall, it is home to more than 1,200 students enrolled in diverse undergraduate programs in journalism and strategic communications and two master’s degree programs, including one offered entirely online. More than 500 students are also enrolled in one of the College’s eight undergraduate minors.
View a photo gallery of the event on Facebook.
Throughout the year, the College will continue to host events to celebrate the 75th anniversary. Watch for updates online and join the conversation on Twitter @WVUMediaCollege and #WVUMediaLaunch.