Tuesday, October 27, 2026Department of Communication and Media Studies
Campus update: Welcome to The Varsity Pilot online — the student newspaper of the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Read our story
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The academic leaders, student editors and faculty adviser who guide the Department of Communication and Media Studies and The Varsity Pilot.
Academic leadership guiding teaching, research and the department's transition to a School of Communication.
Chairman, Department of Communication and Media Studies
Euriahs M. Togar is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Media Studies, formerly the Mass Communication Department, at the University of Liberia. An academic and media professional, he brings experience in journalism, broadcast management, curriculum development and student mentorship. He holds a master's degree in communication and information sciences from Tilburg University in the Netherlands, where he is pursuing a PhD. His research examines digital media, youth smartphone use, digital parenting, and journalism and public relations in Liberia. A former Station Manager of Lux FM, he has also served on the Press Union of Liberia's National Media Council, contributing to media ethics and accountability.
Student editors responsible for the newspaper's reporting, editing, publishing and visual storytelling.
Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor, The Varsity Pilot
Senyon Kieh leads The Varsity Pilot newsroom and oversees the newspaper's editorial operations. He approves content and checks accuracy, grammar, clarity and consistency across student reporting.
News Editor and Digital & Social Media Editor
Moses Kpakolo guides reporters, edits stories, publishes reporting online and engages readers across the newspaper's digital and social platforms.
Multimedia Editor
Moses Cole handles photography, video and other visual content for The Varsity Pilot, supporting the newspaper's shift to multimedia storytelling.
Faculty support for ethical guidance and professional mentorship.
Faculty Adviser, The Varsity Pilot
Nicholas Dweh Nimely provides mentorship and ethical guidance to the student editorial team, helping to uphold professional standards in every story the newspaper publishes.
Student reporters cover campus news, features, sports and student perspectives for The Varsity Pilot. Their work is published under editorial supervision and clearly labelled as student journalism.