Multimedia Journalism
Loyola University Chicago’s multimedia journalism major engages students in the issues shaping today’s news landscape. Our courses focus on the basics of reporting, telling stories with technology and examining ethics in news. Through hands-on experience and a variety of courses, students will develop the fundamental skills of journalism and have opportunities to practice those skills. Students can also gain exposure to the latest storytelling technology, equipment and software through Loyola’s Convergence Studio, the Owl Lab and our on-site radio station, WLUW.
Courses are offered at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of major media outlets such as the Chicago Sun Times, CBS News, National Public Radio and more.
In addition to Loyola’s on-campus media outlets, such as our award-winning student newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix, students can experience through professional internships at leading news organizations, non-profits and private companies in need of content creators.
By The Numbers
144%
Increase in the number of digital-native newsroom employees from 2008 to 2020, according to the Pew Research Center
77%
Percentage of U.S. journalists said that if they were given the option to change careers, they would pursue journalism again
150+
Number of multimedia journalism majors and minors at Loyola University Chicago
9
Number of nominations Loyola multimedia journalism students received at the Regional Crystal Pillar Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in student journalism
2
Number of Loyola students who won Regional Crystal Pillar Awards
- Faculty
To speak with someone about our multimedia journalism major and minor, please contact Program Director, Patty Lamberti. - Admissions
To apply for admission to the B.A. in Multimedia Journalism program, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in multimedia journalism on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.
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Blake Keller
Blake Keller graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2017 with a BA in multimedia journalism. “With experienced professors, a street-side studio, and more… I was able to learn so much from the journalism program,” Keller said. His favorite part about LUC was how dedicated and resourceful the students were. Just two short weeks after graduating, Keller found himself moving to Yuma, Arizona, where he works as a weekday reporter and weekend reporter for CBS affiliate KYMA-TV. Blake Keller (B.A. Multimedia Journalism, Class of 2017)
Loyola University Chicago’s multimedia journalism major engages students in the issues shaping today’s news landscape. Our courses focus on the basics of reporting, telling stories with technology and examining ethics in news. Through hands-on experience and a variety of courses, students will develop the fundamental skills of journalism and have opportunities to practice those skills. Students can also gain exposure to the latest storytelling technology, equipment and software through Loyola’s Convergence Studio, the Owl Lab and our on-site radio station, WLUW.
Courses are offered at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of major media outlets such as the Chicago Sun Times, CBS News, National Public Radio and more.
In addition to Loyola’s on-campus media outlets, such as our award-winning student newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix, students can experience through professional internships at leading news organizations, non-profits and private companies in need of content creators.
- Faculty
To speak with someone about our multimedia journalism major and minor, please contact Program Director, Patty Lamberti. - Admissions
To apply for admission to the B.A. in Multimedia Journalism program, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in multimedia journalism on your application. For more information about deadlines and the online application, visit Undergraduate Admission. - Academic Advising
- Cost, Scholarships, and AID
The SOC scholarship application opens each spring semester and continuing students will be invited to apply via email.