2022
2022 Stories & News
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.
READ MORESOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Gabbi Lumma
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. Last month, we sat down for an interview with SOC’s very own Gabbi Lumma, a Mulitmedia Journalism major minoring in Spanish who also serves as a producer for one of the school’s hit shows, Rambler Sports Locker (RSL).
SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Julie West
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. This month, we sat down for an interview with Julie West, an SOC Communication major who also serves as a producer of one of the school’s hit shows, Rambler Sports Locker (RSL). As a California native, the need to break out of her comfort zone and explore new frontiers drew her to accelerate her academic career in marketing and communication at Loyola University Chicago. “I knew that its proximity to large corporations would provide me with the most opportunities for internships and jobs post-graduation, while allowing me to learn from industry experts.”
SOC Alumna Strikes Gold in California
Gabrielle Zepeda, 2019 Loyola University Chicago alumna, is one of the many success stories of the School of Communication. She is a Public Relations and Events Associate at SevenRooms in San Francisco. SevenRooms is a guest experience and retention platform that helps hospitality operators create exceptional experiences that drive revenue and repeat business. Originally from San Diego, Zepeda said she wanted to return home following graduation to be closer to her family. Zepeda, 25, was hired by SevenRooms just two months after she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Though Zepeda said Loyola helped prepare her for her career, she fondly remembers other things about her time here.
SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Colin McGauley
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. Last month, we sat down for an interview with Class of 2016 SOC Alumnus Colin McGauley, Public Relations Coordinator at the Chicago White Sox. Unwrap how McGauley got his start in the industry, the surprises he has navigated, and the experiences that led him to uncover his calling in sports.
Celebrating Journalism and Service: Jill Geisler, 2022 Winner of the Larry Burkum Service Award
Unwrap the amazing story behind her success
SOC's Digital Media and Storytelling Program Wins BEA Awards
Uncover the story of how SOC won four awards at this year’s Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts from a pool of over 1300 entries from over 250 colleges and universities worldwide!
Senn students take field trip to SOC
Students from Chicago’s Senn High School recently returned to Loyola for the first time since 2019 for a field trip to the School of Communication.
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Loyola alumna to speak at SOC commencement
Accomplished journalist Jean Hodges will deliver keynote speech.
Students collaborate to produce films
A first of its kind collaboration between film and theatre students
Contest offers student scholarships
Advertising & Public Relations students can win Ebeling PR-ize
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Interview with Jill Geisler, 2022 Winner of the Larry Burkum Service Award
Geisler shares how answering the call to serve through journalism led to an impactful career celebrated by the Larry Burkum Award.
The Power of Continuous Learning: Hosting the IRE Bootcamp with Professor Brown
Discover how learning culture unites data with "cura personalis"
The 2022 AJCU Communication Conference at the School of Communication
Please find information for the 2022 AJCU Communication Conference at Loyola Chicago's School of Communication here
The School of Communication Hosts the 2022 AJCU Communication Conference
Take an inside look at this year's conference!
SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Gabbi Lumma
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. Last month, we sat down for an interview with SOC’s very own Gabbi Lumma, a Mulitmedia Journalism major minoring in Spanish who also serves as a producer for one of the school’s hit shows, Rambler Sports Locker (RSL).
READ MORE
SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Julie West
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. This month, we sat down for an interview with Julie West, an SOC Communication major who also serves as a producer of one of the school’s hit shows, Rambler Sports Locker (RSL).
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SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, featuring Colin McGauley
Welcome to SOC Ramblers in the Major Leagues, where we highlight various media, marketing, and communications careers in action. Last month, we sat down for an interview with Class of 2016 SOC Alumnus Colin McGauley, Public Relations Coordinator at the Chicago White Sox. Unwrap how McGauley got his start in the industry, the surprises he has navigated, and the experiences that led him to uncover his calling in sports.
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Young Filmmakers Contest 2023
Submit your film for free; win up to $1,000 in scholarships and cash prizes! Learn more!
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