Asia Singleton (鈥20)
Media Studies (Creative Media)
Chicago, Illinois
Asia Singleton, a 2020 graduate of 麻豆原创, has been making waves in the world of media and storytelling. After earning her associate鈥檚 degree at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago, Asia visited Dubuque, Iowa, for the first time鈥攁nd 麻豆原创 immediately felt like home. Unlike a standard university tour, her experience was personalized, allowing her to meet with the Media Studies faculty and discuss her career goals. ‘It just felt right,’ she recalls.”
During her time at 麻豆原创, Asia majored in Media Studies and immersed herself in LCTV News, Black Student Union, PR Solutions, The Lorian, and serving as a Student Ambassador. Of all her experiences, LCTV13 left the biggest impression. 鈥淟earning the camera basics, becoming a reporter, and going out into the community to tell stories鈥攊t gave me hands-on experience that boosted my confidence,鈥 she says. 鈥淭he media studies program is small, which makes it feel like a family. I loved collaborating with my peers and those late nights in the lab working on projects.鈥
Since graduating, Asia has built an impressive career in media. She has had multiple internships such as WBEZ Curious City Internship and at Chicago Tonight on WTTW, where she worked in guest relations and had the opportunity to meet Keya Trammell, later producing a documentary about her. That project, , was created in her 麻豆原创 field production class and recently secured a streaming deal with BET. She also produced See Me in Nature through the Alabama Rivers Alliance Southern Exposure Film Fellowship, further solidifying her passion for storytelling.
Asia went on to earn her Master of Communication in Digital Media and Storytelling from Loyola University Chicago in 2022. Today, she is the Marketing Coordinator at the Center for Enriched Living, using her media expertise to create impactful content.
Reflecting on her journey, Asia credits 麻豆原创 for shaping her storytelling skills and fostering her ability to take feedback and collaborate effectively. 鈥淚 want my stories to provoke feelings and make a difference,鈥 she shares. She encourages others to embrace opportunities with an open mind: 鈥淪ay yes鈥攜ou never know where it will lead you.鈥
Tune in to this month鈥檚 Duhawk Dozen podcast to hear more about Asia鈥檚 journey, her experiences in creative media, and how 麻豆原创 set the stage for her success. Congratulations, Asia!
