PAU’s School of Media, Communication Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping Media Professionals
The School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), has concluded plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with a series of events designed to bring together academics,
Pan-Atlantic University's School of Media and Communication (SMC) is set to commemorate two decades of shaping media professionals with a series of events throughout October and November. The anniversary highlights the school's contributions to media and communication education in Nigeria and Africa, as well as its ongoing engagement with the evolving media industry.
The festivities kick off on October 21 with the Prof. Biakolo International Conference on Communication in Marriage and Family, where academics, media professionals, and stakeholders will gather to discuss the role of communication in personal relationships. The following day, the festival of ideas and anniversary cocktail on October 22 will bring together alumni, industry partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate SMC's journey and discuss its priorities for the next decade.
To mark the milestone, students, staff, and alumni will engage in community outreach initiatives from November 2 to 6. Dean Dr. Ikechukwu Obiaya emphasized the significance of this milestone, acknowledging the school's achievements and reaffirming its commitment to the future of media education and professional practice. The 20th anniversary also serves as a point of reflection for the school, showcasing its evolution over two decades while anticipating the demands of the media and communication landscape.
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