10/29/2025
Curiosity surrounding the potential relocation of the film, television and media studies (FTVS) department to the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA) — which the Loyolan first reported on Sept. 23 — has grown in recent weeks, with some students making known their opposition to the proposal.
Following the story’s publication, Joanne Moore, dean of the School of Film and Television (SFTV), added to the intrigue. In an email to SFTV students on Sept. 25, Moore stated that the relocation was being considered as part of “an effort to build a world-class media studies department.”
This came as news to some faculty in media-related fields throughout the University. During interviews with the Loyolan, several stated that they were unaware of any discussions about a media studies department being created.
“I would hope, if that was ever a plan that was being discussed, that faculty would be consulted,” said Kate Pickert, associate professor and chair of journalism.
Read the latest about the potential relocation of FTVS at the link below.
A proposal to move the department of film, television and media studies department to the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts appears to be connected to the possible formation of a