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December 1, 2020 | Kimberly Belser, Communications and Marketing Intern According to Alex Iniguez (BS ’11, journalism), assistant metro editor at The Seattle Times, one thing that can’t really be taught in college is “the grind”—a daily devotion to work that helps manage tough days on the job. However, Iniguez said his time as a […]
November 6, 2020 | Kimberly Belser, Communications and Marketing Intern The College of Media is pleased to announce a number of new and innovative curricular opportunities, including a new interdisciplinary minor in media, a minor in critical film production within the Department of Media & Cinema Studies, and new courses across all three departments that […]
October 12, 2020 The College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign today announced that its students will benefit from a suite of enhanced professional experiences, thanks to a $7.5 million gift by Rich and Leslie Frank of St. Helena, California. The gift, the largest in the College of Media’s history, will establish […]
September 4, 2020 This semester, the College of Media welcomes three new faculty members in all three departments: The Institute of Communications Research has newly appointed leaders: Two inaugural Dean’s Fellows have been appointed: And we congratulate two faculty members who have been promoted with tenure:
September 3, 2020 | Kimberly Belser, Communications and Marketing Intern The Institute of Communications Research (ICR), the doctoral program housed within the College of Media, will usher in the academic year with new leadership. This fall, Sela Sar, associate professor of advertising, and Mira Sotirovic, associate professor of journalism and Karin and Folke Dovring Scholar […]
Associate Professor of Media & Cinema Studies Education Course Specialties Research and Creative Endeavor Angela J. Aguayo is Associate Professor in the Department of Media & Cinema Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Angela’s scholarly research and production practice reflect an interdisciplinary focus on documentary, media studies, rhetoric, critical and cultural studies. She is […]
View a PDF of the College of Media’s strategic plan to learn about our priorities for 2020-2025.
May 7, 2020 The Institute of Communications Research is excited to announce our next class of nine incoming students! Please learn more about their research interests in their profiles below and join us in welcoming them to the University of Illinois College of Media community this fall. Sakshi Bhalla Sakshi graduated with honors in journalism […]
Senior Lecturer of Media & Cinema Studies Contact knipp@illinois.edu 217-244-5692
Professor of Digital MediaDirector of the Institute of Communications Research Education Affiliations Course Specialties Research and Creative Endeavor Mike Yao’s research focuses on the social and psychological impacts of interactive digital media. He conducts research and writes on a variety of topics such as online behavior, digital literacy, and computer-mediated communication. His current interest is […]