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Mike West serves as Professor of the Practice in the Department of Journalism at Loyola University Chicago's School of Communication. An award-winning broadcast journalist and documentary producer, West brings extensive industry experience spanning television reporting, print journalism, and documentary filmmaking, with notable contributions to culturally impactful series like Cold Case Files and American Greed.
His educational credentials include:
- Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ), Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
- Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, Northwestern University
West specializes in broadcast journalism and long-form documentary storytelling, with deep expertise in true crime narratives and financial fraud investigations. His work pioneers narrative techniques for exposing white-collar crime through series like American Greed, which covered landmark cases including Theranos, WeWork, and Bernie Madoff, while blending journalistic rigor with cinematic storytelling to engage public understanding of complex financial systems and criminal investigations.
Professional recognition includes:
- Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Nonfiction Series (Cold Case Files)
- Critics Choice Award nominee for Best Business Show (American Greed)
- Peter Lisagor Award from Chicago Headline Club (American Greed)
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Winner for Best Short (Conviction: The True Story of Clarence Elkins)
- Cleveland International Film Festival Audience Choice Award for Best Short (Conviction: The True Story of Clarence Elkins)
At Loyola, West actively mentors emerging journalists through courses including Reporting Basics, Broadcast Newswriting, and Newscasting and Producing. He leverages industry relationships to create professional development opportunities, emphasizing skill cultivation in rapidly evolving media landscapes while advancing the department's mission to launch careers through practical, hands-on journalism education.
