DePaul University College of Communication

The Lollapalooza U class at transforms the legendary festival into an immersive learning experience! Students engage directly with festival organizers and music industry experts. This unique class offers unforgettable insights and hands-on opportunities.
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Happy Independence Day from DePaul's College of Communication! Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with celebration and good times.

Class of 2024! 🎓
We're so proud of our graduates. Your hard work, dedication, and passion have led you to this incredible milestone. Celebrate your achievements and continue to shine brightly!
📸: DePaul University

Congratulations to all the College of Communication Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Awards recipients! Your dedication, hard work, and leadership have truly shined. Last week’s event was a fantastic celebration of your remarkable accomplishments.

📸: Matt Ragas and Sarah Thaman

On Tuesday, we celebrated the academic and professional achievements of our Public Relations and Advertising Graduate students at DePaul's PRAD Portfolio Showcase Event. A heartfelt thank you to keynote speaker Tonise Paul, former President and CEO of BBDO; Nina Abnee for her inspiring opening remarks, Ron Culp for his memorable closing; Tony Deng for his outstanding organization of the event, and everyone who contributed to this successful evening. 🎓

Commencement Weekend at DePaul University is just around the corner!🎓 We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Class of 2024. Congratulations to all our graduates! For full details about the ceremonies and events, visit commencement.depaul.edu

DePaul University PRSSA celebrated its second annual spring social, honoring seniors as they prepare for graduation. Memorable moments were shared, and David Grossman, PRSA Fellow and Founder of The Grossman Group received the first Outstanding PRSSA Supporter Award.
Here are some highlights from the event!
📷: Tessa Hruska and Juliet Stantz

Congratulations to our 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award Winners!
We celebrate Kate Cooper, Kate Cooper, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies; and Don Ingle, Professional Lecturer, Public Relations and Advertising.
With her mission-driven, accessible teaching style Kate’s classes resonate with her students. Don's expertise and passion for his field inspire his students to excel in their studies and future careers.
Join us in honoring their dedication and outstanding contributions to DePaul! 👏📚

DePaul's PRAD Portfolio Showcase Event, hosted by the award-winning Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) Program.
This showcase will feature and celebrate the academic and professional achievements of our Public Relations and Advertising Graduate students.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3yhUS4l

An event that inspired the next generation of journalists:
DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence (CJIE) recognized three outstanding individuals: John Quiñones received the Distinguished Journalist Award, Rachel Hinton was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award, and Marty Wilke was awarded the Distinguished Mentor Award. Before the ceremony, they shared their knowledge with journalism students and gave interviews to DePaul's student media.
📸: Sandy Rosencrans and Erin Henze

On , we're spotlighting insightful perspectives from the faculty. This second op-ed, 'Everyone is a Climate Reporter Now,' discusses why journalism schools need to integrate climate science reporting into their core curriculum.
Read it here: https://niemanreports.org/articles/everyone-is-a-climate-reporter-now/

In recognition of , we're sharing thought leadership from faculty. Explore the first op-ed, 'Climate Change is Fueling Extreme Weather. How Do We Make a Difference?', to learn about the impact of climate change and what we can do to address it.

Barbara Willard: Climate change is fueling extreme weather. How do we make a difference? California is digging out from the damage left behind by nine atmospheric rivers that passed in the last few weeks. The storms they created affected almost every region of the state with extreme fl…

Considering grad school? Meet recent alums and get insights into the online MA in Professional Communication program at DePaul University College of Communication.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4d2vEXi

Join DePaul at C2E2 to discover the power of education in storytelling, engage in exciting role-playing events, or buckle up in the gaming zone for exciting button-smashing action. DePaul is giving away two (2) 3-day passes to the event! The last day to register for your chance to win is 4/18.
Register to win tickets here:

C2E2 Contest Entry Portal DePaul University is passionate about pop culture, adventuring, and gaming. And so, for the first time ever, we're taking over C2E2. We've designed THREE unique in-world experiences during Chicago's biggest pop culture party, each offering you a unique quest. Join us at our booths around C2E2 to dis...

Time to level up! RSVP now for our April Spotlight and learn how our MA in Professional Communication can advance your career. https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=601b64e5-c3b9-4d2f-8abb-2dda6d724cb9.

Last night, hosted an Alumni Reception. Attendees enjoyed an inspiring evening with Dean Lexa Murphy and reconnected with our vibrant College of Communication community.
📷: Sophia Paino

The DePaul community and industry professionals gathered recently in the Center for Communication Engagement to learn where local PR pros stand with embracing artificial intelligence.

The discussion centered on a groundbreaking study by the College of Communication, in collaboration with the Communication Leaders of Chicago, and reveals the benefits and challenges communication leaders face with implementing AI.

Learn more about how agencies and professionals across the region are handling AI on O'Dwyers, https://bit.ly/42XQoLl, and the Culpwrit blog, https://culpwrit.com/2024/02/28/major-ai-human-communications-research-project-launched-by-depaul-and-chicago-pr-leaders/

Students took advantage of a valuable opportunity to enhance their career prospects at last night's 'How to Network' event, sponsored by the Young Professionals Advisory Board and Dean's Student Advisory Board. Students heard career advice from an alumni panel and sharpened their networking skills, making it an enriching experience for all!
📷: Paul Jonathan Booth

Listen to the latest episode of Adventures in PRAD: 'Climbing the Charts: Social Media and the Music Industry’. Join the conversation on how social media shapes the music industry, TikTok's influence, and insights into the industry's current state and future. Hit play:

Climbing the Charts: Social Media and the Music Industry by Adventures in PRAD Social Media has proven to have major effects on the changing landscape of the music industry. DePaul Student hosts Gaby Dupont and Jim Slife talk with Jaime Black, former radio producer and host of Chicago's longest running music podcast, Dynasty Podcasts. They discuss his inspiring career path, Ti...

Learn about our accelerated Graduate Program for aspiring communication leaders. Alumni Elyse Siwinski and Arek Gazda along with Professor Matt Ragas, talk about the MA in Professional Communication program. Register at the following link and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/49Mab2F

Professor Matt Ragas and the community of MA in Professional Communication (PROCMN) program recently explored Chicago’s Old Post Office, a historic landmark dating back to 1921. Once the heart of Chicago's mail order empire, today it hosts many offices offices.

Thanks to a partnership between DePaul and NBC5/Telemundo, the excellent work of La DePaulia - DePaul’s Spanish-language student newspaper - reaches readers beyond campus walls. Learn how our student journalists serve Chicago's Spanish-speaking communities and gain valuable experience. Kudos to 's dedicated faculty, NBC5 Chicago, and Telemundo for nurturing journalistic excellence!📰 https://bit.ly/3UlCrV4

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