Marshall University — W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Degrees offered

The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with seven majors, including advertising/public relations, journalism, and media production, plus a graduate program accredited by ACEJMC.

Programs and emphasis

Students gain hands-on experience through The Parthenon, the university's independent student newspaper; WMUL-FM, the campus radio station; and JMC TV, home to the news program MU Report. College Factual ranked Marshall a top program for communication and journalism in 2023.

History

William Page Pitt entered a 45-year relationship with Marshall College (now Marshall University) in 1926, teaching one journalism class of five students after then-president Morris P. Shawkey hired him to teach and supervise The Parthenon. Pitt remained a professor of journalism at Marshall until 1971 and is considered the founder of its journalism program. The school has been nationally accredited by ACEJMC since 1976 and was most recently reaccredited in 2022.

Key faculty and leadership

Rob Quicke: Director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
William Page Pitt: Founder of Marshall's journalism program, professor from 1926 to 1971.
Harold C. "Hal" Shaver: Former dean of the school.

Student-run media

The Parthenon, established in 1898, is Marshall's independent student newspaper.

Location and contact info

Address
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
Website
https://www.marshall.edu/jmc