Loyola Magazine
University Marketing and Communication earns seven national awards for storytelling excellence
July 30, 2025
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Loyola University Chicago’s University Marketing and Communication (UMC) department has been honored with seven national awards for excellence in photography, writing, and web design. The accolades from the Catholic Media Awards and the University Photographers’ Association of America (UPAA) highlight the department’s commitment to compelling storytelling and high-quality creative work.
The honors celebrate the University’s flagship publication, Loyola magazine, as well as the department’s broader content creation efforts. The creative work stood out from among hundreds of submissions from some of the top higher education institutions and Catholic media entities across the country.
The full list of awards includes:
- 1st Place Best Alumni Magazine (Loyola magazine, Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 issues)
- 1st Place Best Story and Photo Package – “In rural Italy, students learn how farming and food connect us all” by Vivian Ewing and Lukas Keapproth
- 2nd Place Best Story and Photo Package – “Nursing students provide spiritual care at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes” by Ashley Rowland and Lukas Keapproth
- 1st Place Best Article – “On with the show: Alum creates magic onstage at Sullivan High School” by Vivian Ewing and Lukas Keapproth
- 2nd Place Best Article – “Fashion and compassion: Nonprofit, thrift store benefit underserved communities” by Alexandra West and Lukas Keapproth
- Honorable Mention Best New Website – Loyola Today
2025 University Photographers’ Association of America (UPAA) Awards:
- 1st Place Best Magazine Photography – Lukas Keapproth – Loyola magazine Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 issues
The recognition underscores UMC’s success in engaging the University’s global community of more than 180,000 alumni and showcase a strategic, cross-functional approach to content creation.
“These awards are truly a testament to the collaborative spirit of our entire department,” said Adrienne Gunn, director of Content Strategy. “The shared dedication to authentic storytelling allows our work to be noteworthy and truly outstanding among higher education institutions.”
The Catholic Media Awards are presented annually by the Catholic Media Association to honor outstanding work in Catholic journalism, communications, and publishing. The UPAA annual awards recognize the best work of photographers at colleges and universities worldwide.
To view more of UMC’s award-winning work, visit news.luc.edu or read the latest issue of Loyola magazine.
