Alums Kickstart Overhaul of Studio 1

Jason '98 and Therese '01 Wicht's journey together began at MUTV - Millersville University's award-winning student-run television station. Both are graduates of the University's Communication and Theatre Department and have continued to stay connected to the program that brought them together. The Wichts were on hand during the 2024 Homecoming festivities to be recognized for their significant support to upgrade the equipment in TV Studio 1. To acknowledge the transformative impact of their donation, the broadcasting instruction lab has been renamed "Wicht Studio."

"The Department of Communication and Theatre is blessed with a wonderful group of alumni," says Dr. Ieva Zake, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. "After joining the College advisory board, Jason visited me, and we discussed the program's most pressing needs. I told him the truth is we need to make very big and expensive upgrades to the cameras and other equipment in the TV studio."

Jason Wicht recalled how their meeting led to the donation. "Given our history, our family had a shared desire to support the current and next generation of students benefitting, as we did, from the experiences with the studio and the broadcasting department overall at Millersville," says Wicht. "When we were presented with the opportunity to help, it was an easy decision and we look forward to seeing the evolution of the studio and engagement from the students."

Jason Wicht is Executive Vice President of Growth Strategy and Operations for Comcast, leading the company's customer growth and marketing/sales strategy. He has been with Comcast for over 27 years, beginning his career there as an intern from Millersville and moving on to lead sales and marketing teams at multiple levels within the organization before accepting his current role in 2023. He also serves as Board Chairman for the Cable and Telecommunication Association for Marketing and is a long-time supporter of the Millersville Communication and Theatre Department as well as an active mentor within the telecommunications and technology fields.

Therese Wicht graduated with a focus on Public Relations and a minor in marketing, and was an active member of the National Broadcasting Society during her time at Millersville. Following graduation she worked for the PA Association of School Business Officials.

"Jason and Therese are truly an inspiration for us," says Zake. "And we are deeply grateful to them for entrusting us with their hard-earned funds."

Interested in helping with the Wicht Studio or other Communication and Theatre projects? Contact Heather Morris at [email protected].