Tuesday, October 27, 2026Department of Communication and Media Studies
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Campus update: Welcome to The Varsity Pilot online — the student newspaper of the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Read our story
People
Teachers, researchers and media practitioners who lead the Department's academic and newsroom work. Profiles are maintained by the department.
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.
Teaching: Journalism, broadcast management, digital media, public relations
Research: Digital media, youth smartphone use, digital parenting, journalism and public relations in Liberia
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.
Teaching: Journalism ethics, reporting and newsroom practice
Contact details are published only with the consent of each staff member. For editorial enquiries, see our leadership and team page.