Students from historically disadvantaged communities share their perspectives on the rollback of DEI programs, emphasizing resilience, unity, and the ongoing fight for equal opportunities in education and the workplace.

AI is poised to revolutionize the media and communications industry, transforming how news is distributed and forcing professionals to adapt or risk being left behind, just as the Ford Model T reshaped industries a century ago.

A heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Carter's legacy, highlighting his humanitarian efforts and lasting impact.

From political upheaval and corporate missteps to natural disasters and public health scares, 2024 was a masterclass in crisis communication, underscoring the need for agility, transparency, and decisive leadership in the face of chaos.

From AI’s ethical dilemmas to the shifting landscape of social media and Chicago’s big event successes, media and PR experts reveal the trends reshaping 2024 and beyond.

Experts weigh in on what derailed the Democrats' messaging in 2024, and how can they rebuild a strategy that resonates with voters.

Get ready for the most electrifying showdown of endorsements yet, with Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Liz Cheney shaking up the 2024 presidential race!

The visionary founder of Current Global transformed the PR industry with her groundbreaking commitment to accessibility and built a global powerhouse in the process.

As the 2024 election narrows, political observers highlight the key strategies for the Harris and Trump campaigns, focusing on economic messaging, personal integrity, and offering a forward-looking vision.

As the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final month, Americans will have a chance to size up the two running mates this Tuesday, October 1, when Democrat Tim Walz takes on Republican JD Vance in a nationally televised debate from New York City.

Lesson learned is while a discussion of policy positions remains vital, communicators who are covering the race or promoting one side would be well advised to continue to showcase the personal, private lives of the candidates.

Celebrating his connections to ordinary Americans as a high school teacher and coach, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination at last night's DNC.

Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might be just one of those "Black jobs"?

Against the historic backdrop of nominating the first woman of color for president, Democrats began their convention in Chicago by emphasizing that they are the party of hope and opportunity for all Americans.

Communicators in management seeking to bring about more inclusion and diversity in their newsrooms may look to Chicago Lighthouse Media as a role model to follow. 

"As long as I can remember, I've had a passion for journalism," Girtley recalls, noting that from an early age, she possessed all the requisites for an intrepid reporter. 

We explore how differing media coverage of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden may influence public perception, despite Trump's controversial actions and statements that would typically undermine other politicians.

What will make the 2024 GOP Convention different from past gatherings is that it will most likely be built on two major falsehoods, that the 2020 election was stolen from this year's presumptive nominee Donald Trump and that President Biden is behind all of Trump's legal woes.

First and foremost, college officials must unequivocally declare through all channels that hatred and violence against any group are utterly unacceptable, and perpetrators will face strict consequences.