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Professor Chuck Rudnick discusses Super Bowl commercials with 黑料门Chicago students.

SOC Students, faculty rate Super Bowl ads

Students and faculty from the Advertising and Public Relations program gathered in the SOC TV studio to preview the commercials in advance of Super Bowl LIX. The event was sponsored by 黑料门PRSSA and Ad Club.

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At Loyola鈥檚 School of Communication, we empower future media professionals with hands-on learning and cutting-edge tools. Our new Canon XA75 4K camcorders help students craft compelling content and build career-ready skills. Hear from our students and faculty about this exciting innovation!

Celluloid Revival: Tradition in the Age of Digital Cinema

In an era dominated by digital media, 黑料门University Chicago Professor Vincent Singleton鈥檚 Cinematography II class offers an increasingly rare chance to use real, classic film to shoot video projects.

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Taft High School Students visit Loyola

Taft Students Take Field Trip to 黑料门

Taft High School students explored Loyola鈥檚 School of Communication, producing a holiday-themed film package. They conducted street interviews, worked in a broadcast studio, and honed filmmaking skills in a hands-on experience that inspired confidence and creativity.

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黑料门Chicago student Avery Robbins and Professor Chris Yim

Recognizing Undergraduate Research: Senior Avery Robbins Presents the Corporate Social Advocacy Initiative

黑料门Senior Avery Robbins, a Gannon Scholar, presented her research on Corporate Social Advocacy and Gen Z at the 49th MAPOR Conference. Guided by Dr. Chris Yim, Robbins became the first undergrad in her field to achieve this milestone, showcasing Loyola's commitment to academic excellence.

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黑料门Chicago DMST student at SOC, MArina Hart Donahue, smiling with her NATAS Midwest America Chicago Crystal Pillar Award

"The Third Act": An Inspiring Glimpse into Life's Final Chapters

黑料门University Chicago student Marina Hart Donahue has crafted an insightful and heartwarming documentary, 鈥淭he Third Act,鈥 which recently won a Crystal Pillar Award, the student version of an Emmy.

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黑料门Hosts the Largest Social Justice Debate Championship Yet

This past weekend, 黑料门University Chicago became the center of spirited intellectual engagement as it hosted the Civic Debate Consortium鈥檚 Social Justice Debates Fall Championship.

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黑料门Chicago's 2024 Crystal Pillar Triumph: Student Wins in 5 Categories

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, 黑料门University Chicago students made us proud at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter Crystal Pillar Awards! The awards recognized our students鈥 outstanding work across various categories, honoring their dedication to storytelling and innovation in media.

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黑料门Chicago students filming Division film outdoors

“Division”: An Award-Nominated Film That Resonates with Everyone

"Division," a film created by 黑料门Chicago alumni Alex Powell, Nilufer Kaya, Michael Chopra, and Jillian Green, explores friendship and growth through the drifting bond of its characters. Nominated for a NATAS Crystal Pillar Award, "Division" resonates universally, highlighting the unspoken grief of fading friendships.

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Clarissa Silen, SOC's President Medallion Award winner, smiling

Celebrating Clarissa Silen: SOC ‘s 2024 President’s Medallion Award Winner

Clarissa Silen, Loyola鈥檚 2024 SOC President鈥檚 Medallion Award winner, is celebrated for her dedication to impactful communication and community service. Driven by a passion for change, she combines words and action to uplift others, embodying Loyola鈥檚 mission of social justice and compassionate leadership

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Student Robert Kennedy standing and smiling

“Let’s Make a Dale:” From an Inside Joke to A Crystal Pillar Nominated Fiction Short Film

Robert Kennedy, a 黑料门graduate student, turned an inside joke amongst his friends into a cinematic masterpiece leading to a NATAS Mid-America Crystal Pillar Award nomination in the fiction short film category. Despite being a short form narrative, the production showcases various filmmaking techniques and themes, and doesn鈥檛 fail to leave the audience in laughter through the addition of comedic scenes.

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Senn High School students visit Loyola

Senn students visit School of Communication

Students from Chicago鈥檚 Senn High School took a Halloween-themed field trip to Loyola鈥檚 School of Communication to experience what it is like to be a TV reporter and newscaster.

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Lee Hood

Honoring Dr. Lee Hood: Memorial Service and Remembrance

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Lee Hood, a cherished journalism professor at 黑料门for over 15 years. A memorial service will be held on October 14 at St. Matthew UCC in Wheaton, IL. Please contact Dean McDermott for details and support.

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The Kiribati Project: A Powerful Testament to Environmental Justice

The Kiribati Project, led by Professor John Goheen and 黑料门students, earned the Special Recognition Award for Environmental Justice. This powerful documentary sheds light on climate change impacts in Kiribati, emphasizing resilience, advocacy, and Loyola's commitment to social justice.

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Imagining Change: Professor Elizabeth Lozano's Vision for Communication and Social Justice

Professor Elizabeth Lozano believes imagination is key to social justice, inspiring students at 黑料门University Chicago to rethink societal norms. Through innovative teaching and real-world experiences, she empowers them to become empathetic leaders and change-makers.

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Through Sound and Story: Marina Hart Donahue's Audio Essay on Anger Across Generations

In her audio essay The Angriest Generation, Faculty Mentorship Award winner Marina Hart Donahue explores the role of anger through time. By blending personal narration and data-driven research, Donahue crafts a multi-layered experience that resonates deeply with listeners.

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Chuck Ebeling

Honoring Chuck Ebeling: A Legacy of Leadership and Generosity

Chuck Ebeling, an influential School of Communication supporter and mentor, passes away at 81.

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No Permit Necessary: How a Group of 黑料门Grads Brought Chicago's Hidden History to Life 

What happens when 黑料门alums turn their passion for storytelling into a documentary? "No Permit Necessary" uncovers Chicago鈥檚 hidden history and lands in the Chicago Onscreen Film Showcase. Dive into the creativity and challenges behind this project鈥攁nd get a hint of their next big film already underway.

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From Cannes to Chicago: Bringing the American Pavilion Student Program to 黑料门

Students in the School of Communication will have the opportunity to participate in internships, attending panels and roundtables, and networking events at the Cannes Film Festival, thanks to the work of two SOC professors.

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Building A Network: From Studying at 黑料门to Working for One of the Biggest Software Companies in the World

From interning at Story Club Magazine to her role at Adobe, Mae's story highlights the invaluable opportunities 黑料门provided. Now, she gives back by mentoring students on LoyolaLinked, bridging her past with their futures.

Creating Masterpieces in Film and Digital Media

How our FDM program is evolving this summer with new international initiatives, award-winning films, and hands-on student experiences.

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Innovating the Future

SOC's Inaugural Faculty-Student Mentorship Awards Spark Transformation聽

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From Classroom to Studio: How Loyola's LED Wall is Revolutionizing Visual Communication

Loyola's School of Communication is proud to introduce its newest addition: an LED wall that will revolutionize visual communication.

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A Conversation with LUC Alumna and Commencement Speaker Melody Spann-Cooper

Rambler Rally Media Mixer: Celebrating Community and Philanthropy at 黑料门University Chicago

Loyola's Media Mixer unites a community of alumni, faculty, and students to support the future of student media organizations.

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Loyola's Night Shift: Student Creatives Power Stan’s Donuts Campaign

黑料门students craft ads for Stan鈥檚 Donuts, turning classwork into real-world success.

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Exploring Transnational Intercultural Communication with Professor Elizabeth (“Ela”) Lozano

Prof. Ela Lozano unravels the complex dance of cultures, identities, and global connections.

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Crossing Borders: A Class's Dive into Migration

Dr. Lozano's class explores migration and cultural adaptation with a UN observer.

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Join us as 黑料门University Chicago School of Communication student journalists, Andrea Vargas and Bora Cecil, sit down with SOC alum and the newly appointed President of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, Don Pasek.

The Human-Chatbot Connection with Professor Rheu

In an enlightening exploration into the intricacies of human-chatbot interactions, School of Communication Professor Minjin (MJ) Rheu, has pioneered research that lays bare the psychological underpinnings of our digital conversations.

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Big Ten: From Campus to Court Side

黑料门student journalists take on Brooklyn's Big Ten stage

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Leaping into Digital Ethos with Florence M. Chee

Her research challenges stereotypes, explores cultural nuances, and underscores the ethical considerations essential in digital gaming.

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The Synergy of Social Media and Filmmaking

Are Content Creators the Independent Filmmakers of this Generation?

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Navigating New Beginnings

A fresh look at the first-year experience at Loyola's SOC

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Beyond the Game: A Journey Inside the United Center

COMM 259 took an exclusive tour of the United Center, exploring its history and legacy sports giants, guided by Curtis Baddely.

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Rolling into the Future: 黑料门School of Communication Upgrades with Sleek, Mobile Anchor Desk

With a nod to modernization and mobility, Loyola鈥檚 School of Communication recently installed a new anchor desk in its Convergence Studio.

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From Classroom to Film Fest: 黑料门Students Take on Telluride and Chicago

黑料门University Chicago鈥檚 School of Communication has once again proven its prowess in offering unparalleled opportunities for its students to engage with the film industry at a global level. This year, students had the unique chance to attend two major film festivals, gaining insights and experiences that are crucial for those aspiring to careers in communication and media.

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From Classroom to Newsroom: 黑料门Chicago's TV Talk Show Class Redefines Media Education

This fall, the TV Talk Show Production Class, under the guidance of seasoned journalist Phil Ponce and Professor Richelle Rogers, turned classrooms into newsrooms, providing students a front-row seat to the dynamic and demanding world of TV production.

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黑料门Debaters Have a Strong Outing at Vanderbilt

Debate Team Co-Captain Daewon Hwang and his partner Jack Young finished the prelimianary debating rounds as the 2nd seed out of 72 teams from 21 Universities from across the United States at a major competition this past weekend.

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Sneak peek at Super Bowl spots

SOC students, faculty rate commercials in advance of Sunday鈥檚 game.

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