Public Relations Faculty Specialist

Joining the Communication Department faculty in
August 2009 is Prof. Tania Rosas-Moreno, who will
complete her Ph.D. in Public Relations at the University of Texas at Austin. Welcome to the team, Tania! Learn more

New Web Student Showcase

The Pound is a new student-run website that highlights student works, community events and activities for the Loyola Community. The website was created by Spring 2009 senior capstone students in graphics, web design and digital media. View the news release. Take me to the Pound.

Communication Students Won Third Annual Loyola Film Festival

Liz O'Marra (team captain), Renzo Gomez, Cuyana Davis, Mike Wall, and Philip Scholz won the festival prize for their documentary "Second Serving" about the Dogwood Restaurant in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood. This was the second festival win for Dr. Cook's class, "The Documentary Tradition." View the flyer.

Whitehead Earned Ph.D. 

Communication professor Kaye earned her Ph.D. degree at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Her accomplishment was celebrate at a Comm Dept. faculty/staff picnic. Congratulations Dr. Whitehead from your Loyola Communication family!

Long-Time Loyola Affiliate Faculty Member Retired

Public Relations Affiliate Instructor Jody Aud retired from 20 years of part-time teaching for the Loyola Communication Dept. to accept a full-time position. Best wishes, Jody, and keep in touch!

Award-Winning Environmental Journalist Gave Caulfield Memorial Lecture

Journalist and columnist Bob Marshall of The Times-Picayune gave the 2009 Muriel and Clarence J. Caulfield Memorial Lecture, on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Get more info or view the news release.

Expert Panel Predicted Future of Journalism

Professional journalists and media scholars discussed technological and economic seismic shifts currently reshaping the journalism landscape on April 22, 2009. This 2009 Communication Week event attracted many students and faculty. View the news release or view the flyer.

Outstanding Students Honored

Witnessed by family and friends, Communication students were honored at the Second Annual Communication Honors Banquet on April 23, 2009, by induction into two honor societies and recognition of Communication Writing Awards. View the news release.

LOCOPRAD

Jesse Hutchison, Communcation '2009, started a Ning social network (http://locopr.ning.com) for Loyola College PR and Advertising Students. It's growing fast. Here you can meet other PR and AD students at Loyola, as well as professionals for job opportunities and information. Feel free to blog, add videos, post events and invite others to join. Here is a place to put your networking in action.

About the Communication Department

Communication Department specializations include:
Advertising 
Public Relations 
Journalism 
Digital Media

Check out this short presentation about the department.

Thanks to Prof. Carl Schuetz, who is stepping down after two years as departmental webmaster. Carl, we appreciate all that you do.

Our new webmaster is Dr. Kevin Atticks. Thanks for helping us to stay connected, Kevin!

Our Summer Courses Are Hot! Register today! Learn more

New Underground Film course...
Summer II — Dr. Russ Cook — Learn more or visit the website

Explore virtual worlds... visit Communication professor Neil Alperstein's popular culture blog — Imaginary Worlds

Summer study course: Communication and Culture in Contemporary and Modern France. Learn more

WLOY-Radio in Biloxi, MS, for Spring Break Outreach service project. Get more info.

The Comm Dept. screened the documentary "King Corn" followed by the fillmmakers on stage. Get more info or view the news release.

The Comm Dept. hosted a panel discussion on local foods journalism as part of the Humanities Symposium. Get more info or view the news release.

New Part-Time Faculty:
The Department of Communication at Loyola College in Maryland is proud of its highly accomplished professional faculty. Welcome aboard to our new and returning part-time instructors.

Meet Our Department of Communication Student Assistants

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