2024
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Innovating the Future
SOC's Inaugural Faculty-Student Mentorship Awards Spark Transformation
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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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Leading the Airwaves
A Conversation with LUC Alumna and Commencement Speaker Melody Spann-Cooper
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Rambler Rally Media Mixer: Celebrating Community and Philanthropy at Loyola 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
Loyola students craft ads for Stan’s 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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From Loyola to Leadership: The Inspiring Journey of Don Pasek in Real Estate and Service
Join us as Loyola 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.
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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
Loyola 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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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: Loyola School of Communication Upgrades with Sleek, Mobile Anchor Desk
With a nod to modernization and mobility, Loyola’s School of Communication recently installed a new anchor desk in its Convergence Studio.
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From Classroom to Film Fest: Loyola Students Take on Telluride and Chicago
Loyola University Chicago’s 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: Loyola 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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Loyola 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’s game.
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