43rd annual Media Day

March 5, 2025
UWG Campus Center Ballrooms

The School of Communication, Film, and Media is expanding to meet the growing demand for training future professionals in these fields, highlighted by our signature event, Media Day.

Our students consistently demonstrate excellence, producing high-quality work that has garnered multiple regional and national awards. Notable achievements include honors from the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, College Radio Day, Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards, National Association of Broadcaster's Marconi Awards, and more. Media Day connects students with over 50 industry professionals for networking, expert panels, and engaging discussions with alumni. This event not only empowers our students but also offers a chance for your organization to connect with their energy, talent, and curiosity. We would love to partner with you to enhance student success and foster valuable opportunities in the media industries.

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Teresa Whitaker '85

Anchor/Reporter
WRBL News 3 (Columbus, GA)
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Teresa Whitaker began her career in television in 1987 as a production assistant. After six months, she was promoted to news where she began her reporting career as a general assignment reporter. Not long after she became a reporter, Teresa was promoted to the anchor desk. She’s anchored mornings and weekends, and at noon. She now co-anchors the 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts weeknights.

Teresa is passionate about service and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service sorority where she has served in her local chapter as Chair of the 60th Anniversary Steering Committee, Founders Day Committee, Gospelfest Committee, and co-chair of the Scholarship Gala Committee. She now serves on the Membership Services Committee and as Chair of Public Relations.

Teresa has also served on the Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors where she served on the Faith Committee and the Public Relations/Fundraising Committee.

Read Teresa's full biography here.