College of Media at the University of Illinois
The College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a small, accredited, highly selective and internationally respected college, where almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students can pursue an exceptional education in Advertising, Journalism, Media Studies, and Communications.
-- See 2009 Advertising graduate Jacalyn Ceglinski's "Five Reasons Illinois was a Great Decision." --
Dean Yates gets feted by faculty and staff at going away party
Ron Yates was feted by faculty and staff at a June 23rd party celebrating his achievements in his six years as Dean of the College of Media. Yates will step down from his position to spend time on his writing projects and to return to the classroom. View photos of Yates' party... | Read Yates' faculty profile...
Illinois Homepage: A Minute with Journalism Law Professor Steve Helle
In the wake of scandal that brought down a governor, reform legislation was the focus of the Illinois General Assembly this spring. As part of that, it passed a bill revising the state’s Freedom of Information Act. Professor Steven Helle deals extensively with the topic of open-records laws in his courses on the law related to journalism and communication. Read the interview with Helle...
Journalism students produce television coverage of study abroad program in Romania
In May, ten journalism students traveled to Romania and Rome as foreign correspondents to explore the developing country. The students have produced a special hour-long show currently airing on the College's public access station, UI-7. View clips of the show online...
Annual Chicago Alumni Reunion set for October 15, 2009
Please join us for the College of Media Annual Chicago Alumni Reunion at Rock Bottom Brewery. Enjoy great food and drink, networking opportunities, and the chance to rekindle memories with fellow alumni. Chat with College faculty and staff about what’s going on in the College of Media. We hope to see you there! Event details....
College Dean
Ron Yates
Degree programs
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
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