School to enhance talent pipeline for in-demand industries; Yates to serve as dean
Supporting increased opportunities in emerging disciplines, the University of West Georgia announced today the establishment of the School of Communication, Film and Media, effective July 1.
UWG President Dr. Brendan Kelly said the creation of the new school at UWG, to be led by inaugural dean Dr. Brad Yates, is a significant marker of the university’s commitment to produce skilled talent for in-demand industries.
“With the establishment of the School of Communication, Film and Media, the University of West Georgia is well-positioned to support the talent pipeline needed to meet the demands of a growing industry in the Atlanta metropolitan area and throughout Georgia,” Kelly said. “UWG has demonstrated a depth of complexity and excellence in the communications disciplines, connecting students with careers before they graduate, a key facet of our mission as we dedicate ourselves to the curati