Global impact, personalized experience.
Our college is rooted in collaboration and innovation.
As the media landscape evolves, so do we. We prepare students to make a difference in industry, society, and their disciplines. Students receive individual attention while exploring their interests in our flexible curriculum. Our students and faculty make an impact—and they make it their own.
Ebert Symposium
“Artificial Intelligence Imagined and Realized”
Join us for a screening of Spike Jonze’s Her, a keynote, and roundtable discussions with Illinois faculty and Ebertfest filmmaker guests.
April 22-23
Undergraduate Degrees & Programs
Advertising
We teach students how to ask questions and solve problems to prepare for a thriving career and shape the field.
Computer Science + Advertising
Develop computational and creative skills in this degree offered jointly by the Departments of Advertising and Computer Science.
Journalism
Prepare for a career in a dynamic media environment by experimenting with new technologies for gathering, producing, and presenting news.
Media & Cinema Studies
The media and cinema studies major provides a foundation in critical media analysis, while empowering students to design a unique path through media studies and production.
Graduate Degrees & Programs
Graduate and Professional Education Programs
Earn a master’s degree, a PhD, a certificate, or take online courses.
Centers
Ebert Center
The Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies offers robust annual programming, including the Ebert Symposium, Ebert Lecture, and a screening series. It supports research and travel grants, and a fellowship program.
Frank Center
The Richard and Leslie Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media offers access to a diverse group of media industry experts and practitioners through a speaker series and student workshops.
College of Media News
Student Profiles
Isabel Mercado
Class of 2025 advertising major.
Francesca Dumitrescu
Class of 2025 media and cinema studies major.
Rheanna Lewis
Class of 2026 journalism major.
Duo Wang
ICR doctoral student.
Tracy Sulkin
Dean, College of Media
Experiential Learning
Our students get real-world experience outside of the classroom. A few of our amazing programs include:
- Illinois Public Media, including the Illinois Student Newsroom at IPM
- Student-produced broadcasts on UI7, the University of Illinois cable channel
Schedule a Visit Today!
Even if you’ve been to campus, we invite you to explore! We can’t wait to show you how you can have an impact in the field of Media.
Tour our labs, meet award-winning faculty, and experience our authentic culture.
Upcoming Events
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Recent Events
Congrats to the December graduates of the Class of 2024!
Get in Touch
We’re happy to answer any questions you have to create a strong future at the College of Media.
Request information and we will provide you with information and visit experiences customized for you. If you would prefer to speak with us directly, don’t hesitate to call 217-333-2350.