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Loyola University Chicago School of Communication

2023 Stories & News

Celebrating Student Achievements in Media and Journalism: A Tapestry of Talent and Triumph at SOC

This year, the School of Communication (SOC) has been a vibrant showcase of talent, creativity, and hard work, culminating in prestigious awards that honor the exceptional achievements of its students. These accolades, notably the Crystal Pillar and Silver Dome awards, are not just symbols of individual accomplishment but also a testament to the collective spirit and perseverance of SOC students. Their stories, told through their own voices, highlight the gravity and importance of these awards.

Public Relations Programs Earn International Certifications

The Loyola Chicago School of Communication has earned the two Certificates in Education for Academic Programs in Public Relations (CEPR) awarded by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The certifications include the BA Public Relations major, the BA Integrated (Ad/PR) major, and the MS in Global Strategic Communication (GSC). They place Loyola’s programs as among the best in the world.

Professor Vince Singletone takes film cinematography students at SOC to Resolution Studios

Lights, camera, learning!

Loyola's cinematography students get immersive, hands-on experience at Resolution Studios.

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Sarah Sommers student commencement speaker 2023

Following Your Passion with Sarah Sommers

SOC’s 2023 Student Commencement Speaker Sarah Sommers shares her journey to journalism and beyond

podcaster and Loyola Chicago student Imani Warren of WLUW

Ice Cream Social: A Journey of Advocacy, Connection, and Communication

Imani Warren's journey as a podcaster is a true testament to the power of the School of Communication’s inclusive culture and its commitment to advancing communication and interactive learning for students of all academic backgrounds.

Ponce wins lifetime achievement award

News anchor and Loyola lecturer wins award from Chicago Headline Club

Loyola Chicago's Digital Media and Storytelling Graduates and their Documentary Featured in Chicago Tribune and WGN Radio!

Six talented graduates from Loyola Chicago's Digital Media and Storytelling program have made waves in the media world with their remarkable documentary, 'No Permit Necessary: An Oral History of Bughouse Square.'

trailblazer AI

Jing Yang: Trailblazing the Future of AI Advertising and Digital Marketing

Jing Yang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago specializing in Social Media/Mobile Advertising, Consumer Engagement, Digital Marketing Communication Strategy, and Media technology. Her passion for technology has led her to work on multiple research projects that explore the impact of AI and virtual technologies in our lives and the advertising industry.

Lynne Roy, alumna, Steelcase ebusiness consultant

The Winding Road to Success

Lynne Roy, an alumna of the School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago, has taken a winding road to her current role as a Senior e-Business Consultant for Steelcase, a leader in manufacturing architecture, furniture and technology products and services for businesses. In this role, she helps companies imagine and furnish workspaces that maximize the creativity and effectiveness of their teams. Ultimately, her road to success proves that life is a journey, not a destination.

My First Year at SOC

Starting a new chapter in life can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for incoming college freshmen. At Loyola University Chicago's School of Communication, four freshmen embarked on a journey in August 2022 that would challenge them personally and academically. They were eager to begin their college experience, make new friends, and pursue their passion for communication. Now, as the 2022-23 academic year ends and they successfully completed the journey, they reflect on their experience.

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From Cohort to Company: Merging chronicles, competencies, and community to forge new frontiers

Many fresh and new things are blossoming at SOC this year. For second-year Digital Media and Storytelling students Marina Donahue, Taylor Evans, Lexie Garrett, Duncan Hoag, Christina Hoffmann and Keagan Hynes, it is the first screening of their documentary No Permit Necessary: An Oral History of Bughouse Square.

Reaching for the Stars with Asia Singleton

"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning." Asia Singleton is a prime example of a School of Communication Rambler that embraces the relevance of Benjamin Franklin’s words as a way of life. Her legacy of excellence in scholarship, service, and production has opened many doors for her to pursue her calling and “set the world on fire” through digital media. Without a doubt, Asia knows better than most that the stars are the only limit to someone willing to work to actualize their dreams.

The Art of Free Speech: Applying tactics from Loyola's oldest student organization to radically revolutionize our world 

Great debaters are more than just well-informed students. They are the kind of students who seek out knowledge and use it ethically as a tool for positive change, not just on campus but throughout the rest of their lives.

Writing the Wrongs: How research and proactive journalism has overturned wrongful convictions and advanced equity

Endless is the multitude of passionate producers, digital disciples, and media mavens that have ascended from the very halls of Loyola Chicago’s School of Communication (SOC). “Setting the world on fire” like the media mavens they are called to be, one alumnus stands out of the crowd, bringing revolutionary change and social equity through the power of ethical investigation and research. His name is Maurice Possley, a Senior Researcher at the University of California Irvine, and he has been forging change for prison reform and more since graduating with his B.A. in Communication Studies in 1972.

Congratulations to SOC's Eight Student Crystal Pillar Award Nominees!

This year, the School of Communication has eight nominations for student Crystal Pillar awards (the student version of the Emmys) for the Chicago-Midwest region.

Google and Uber One score touchdowns

PRSSA members, SoC Professors rate Super Bowl Ads

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Eilene Edejer at Loyola

The Influence of Mentorship with Eilene Edejer

Meet Eilene Edejer, Clinical Assistant Professor and Institutional Senior Research Associate at the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Before joining the ranks of Loyola’s outstanding faculty, she was an #SOCRambler. Learn more about her journey from being an undergraduate in pursuit of her calling to a proud alumna changing the world through research.

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From Cohort to Company: Merging chronicles, competencies, and community to forge new frontiers

Many fresh and new things are blossoming at SOC this year. For second-year Digital Media and Storytelling students Marina Donahue, Taylor Evans, Lexie Garrett, Duncan Hoag, Christina Hoffmann, and Keagan Hynes, it is the first screening of their documentary No Permit Necessary: An Oral History of Bughouse Square.

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The School of Communication hosts The Bill Plante Conversation

Click to read more about this momentous event covered by Loyola Chicago's award-winning newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix!

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Welcome Assistant Professor Matthew Howard: A New Voice in Communication Studies at Loyola University Chicago

The School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago warmly welcomes Assistant Professor Matthew Howard, an emerging force in the field of Communication Studies. With an intriguing blend of Asian/Americanist perspectives and a deep dive into media history, Dr. Howard brings a unique approach to understanding media phenomena.

First Year Debaters Bring Home Championship!

First year debaters Anna Ciancone and Isabel Gliniencki captured first place in the Yaatly Online Debate League tournament in the novice division this past weekend. Twenty-one universities around the country entered teams in the online event.

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Senn students take field trip to Loyola

Students from Chicago’s Senn High School learned what it was like to be a TV reporter and newscaster during a recent field trip to Loyola’s School of Communication.

Congratulations to our 2023 President's Medallion Award recipient, Natalie Collison

Learn more about this year's award recipients

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