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Located in Chicago, one of the world's great communication centers, Loyola University Chicago provides an ideal setting for integrating study with practical application in the expanding field of communication. Students benefit from a distinguished scholarly faculty working with experienced communication professionals in journalism, media studies, documentary film production, cultural communication

and public advocacy. The department offers on-site production facilities as well as proximity to Chicago's vast production community; a 24-hour FM radio station, award-winning student newspaper and an extensive internship program.

09/08/2026

It’s not too late to join us! 🎬

The School of Communication’s Cultural Cinema Series continues tonight with a special screening featuring films by Professor Miguel Silveira, including his award winning documentary "I’m a Visitor in Your World" and short film "Madrina".

Tonight’s program explores mothers and daughters in Latin American cinema, followed by an open conversation about the films and their themes.

📍 School of Communication
🎥 Open to Loyola students, faculty and staff

Come watch, connect and join the conversation!

09/06/2026

Ready to dive into sports media? Join Rambler Sports Locker, Loyola’s weekly, student-run sports show! All majors and experience levels welcome.

Meet us Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the School of Communication studio, sign up on LUCommunity, or contact Dr. Jessica Brown at [email protected].

Check out our work on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ and follow on socials

09/04/2026

Curiosity and connection are driving us forward this year! From exploring Chicago to hands-on learning in journalism, ethics, and storytelling, our community is eager to put theory into practice. Here’s to discovering our passions and growing together.

09/03/2026

Travel the world through film, no passport required.

This semester, Professors Ayesha Abouelazm and Miguel Silveira invite you to experience the Cultural Cinema Series: Brazil & Egypt, an ongoing screening series exploring cinema through the cultural perspectives, histories, and traditions of Brazil and Egypt.

Each Tuesday this fall at 5 p.m., the professors will alternate selections featuring rare, significant, and culturally rich films that offer audiences an opportunity to discover new perspectives and deepen their appreciation for the art and history of cinema.

This week, we began in Egypt. Join us next week (Sept. 8) for Brazil.

Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
SOC Screening Room, Room 222

The series is free and open to everyone, with film students especially encouraged to attend. Come for one screening or join us throughout the semester as we experience cinema from a different point of view.

09/02/2026

Ready to take your Loyola experience beyond the classroom? Find your community and get in the action at the SOC Student Organization Fair!

Connect with fellow Ramblers and explore student-led groups in journalism, advertising, production, sports media and more. Build your skills, grow your network and gain hands-on experience along the way.

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SOC Lower Level Lobby. See you there!

09/01/2026

Week 2 is officially underway! 📚✨

The campus is buzzing, classes are in full swing, and we’re settling into the rhythm of a new semester. Here’s to fresh ideas, new connections, and making the most of every opportunity ahead.

What are you looking forward to most this semester? Tell us in the comments! 👇

08/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome Professor Olivier Sylvain of Fordham University to Loyola University Chicago’s School of Communication this September for the 15th Annual International Symposium on Digital Ethics, presented by the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy.

Professor Sylvain, author of "Reclaiming the Internet: How Big Tech Took Control and How We Can Take It Back", will deliver the symposium’s keynote address as scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders gather to explore some of the most pressing questions shaping our digital world.

The symposium takes place September 28–29, 2026, at Loyola’s School of Communication in downtown Chicago.

We’re just over a month away, with an exciting lineup of speakers, sessions, conversations, and performances ahead. Stay tuned for registration details and more from this year’s program.

Learn more: LUC.edu/digitalethics

For inquiries, contact Prof. Florence Chee, Director of the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at [email protected].

08/25/2026

🎥 The SoC is looking for our next batch of storytellers. Is it you?

The School of Communication is hiring up to 3 "SOC-ial Media Influencers" to become the student voices behind our social content.

You might find yourself hosting hallway and street interviews, jumping into Shuttle Talks, filming a Study With Me, capturing Professor Hot Takes, checking out spots for SOC Eats, exploring downtown Chicago, or helping us dream up something completely new. Show the world what being an SOC Rambler is like through your lens. 📱✨

Our influencers will help tell stories across three main areas:

👥 Campus Life & Student Orgs
Highlight student organizations, events, friendships, traditions, campus moments, and the energy of the SOC community.

📚 Academic & Career Hustle
Showcase classes, professors, projects, internships, career preparation, networking, and the experiences helping SOC students prepare for what comes next.

🏙️ Wellness & City Life
Capture balance, study spots, SOC Eats, wellness, commuting, downtown adventures, and what it’s like to attend college in the heart of Chicago.

We’re looking for students with personality, creativity, curiosity, strong storytelling instincts, and an authentic perspective on the SOC experience. We want content that helps someone scrolling through their feed understand what life here actually feels like.

Because seeing is believing.
• • • • • •
📣 **Ready to make an impact?**

Apply through Handshake with your resume and cover letter: https://bit.ly/3UUhu5S

Be sure to include 1–2 links to Reels or other short-form social content you’ve created. If one of our three storytelling lanes especially interests you, tell us about it in your cover letter.

Questions or want more information? Contact [email protected].

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Ramblers! ♥️ 💛

05/24/2026

New issue out now: Mosaic Magazine, Vol. 23.

Through interviews, reporting, and storytelling, our students examine accessibility, disability representation, and the systems that shape everyday life.

From transportation and travel to media and public spaces, this issue highlights the barriers many people navigate every day and the work being done to change them.

Read the latest issue here: https://bit.ly/4e0BoDm

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