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Media/Internal Communications

The three-person media relations and internal communications team is responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day execution of both the University's internal and external communications initiatives. We also oversee the coordination of the digital screens, the population of the Loyola experts database, and we manage the distribution of special broadcast e-mails from various University departments. Lastly, we are responsible for all media relations initiatives involving the University, including the development and distribution of all press releases and media alerts, and any crisis communications. To view the press release archive, click here. 

Team Members

SERVICES

Media Relations Services


  • - A tool used by the media relations team to conduct outreach to the media in an effort to garner third-party endorsements and raise awareness of initiatives around campus.


  • - At tool used to conduct outreach to the media in an effort to generate publicity and awareness around an important Loyola event or news item. Media alerts are shorter in length than press releases and are issued closer to the event date.


  • - The database is intended to serve as an online reference guide for all media outlets searching for third-party experts to comment on, or interview for, a story.


  • - A one-stop resource for media outlets and individuals looking for the most up-to-date information coming out of the University.

  • - E-mails that deliver the latest press releases and media alerts to individuals who have voluntarily opted in as e-News subscribers.


  • - Our team will assist with coordinating the interview with the media, selecting a location, finalizing messaging, etc.


  • - Press conferences allow the University to gather media representatives in a single location to make an important public announcement


  • - Training will prepare the individual(s) for potential print and/or broadcast media interviews, panel discussions, and other interactions with media.


  • - In the event of a crisis on campus, the media relations team will use a number of outlets to alert the Loyola community and to provide the most up-to-date information.

 Internal Communications Services


  • - Screens are positioned in key locations throughout campus to help increase communication to faculty, staff, students, and visitors of Loyola.


  • - The newsletter includes feature stories from the various colleges and schools within Loyola and other sections such as the Loyolan profile, Show and Tell page, and a save the date section.


  • Inside Loyola (Online)

    - The site features daily updates of campus news and Loyola-related feature stories; it also highlights upcoming events and showcases campus photography and videos.

  • - Special broadcast e-mails delivered to students, faculty, and staff, via the UMC inbox, are reserved for important announcements from various departments within Loyola, emergency situations, messages from the Office of the President.


  • - Loyola Alert provides personalized, time-sensitive alerts to students, faculty, staff, and other personnel at Loyola’s lakeside campuses in the event of threats to physical safety in emergency situations.
     

  • - Special broadcast voicemails delivered to students, faculty, and staff via UMC are reserved for important announcements from various departments within Loyola.


  • - The Media Briefing is a weekly media report that summarizes the top media highlights featuring Loyola University Chicago from the previous week.

 Social Media Services

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