The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame will host a symposium titled Beyond Our Screens: Reimagining Critical Media Literacy on August 29th and 30th, 2025, in McKenna Hall. As AI transforms our media landscape and misinformation challenges public discourse, traditional fact-checking approaches to media literacy have become insufficient. Today’s citizens require sophisticated critical thinking skills to navigate an increasingly complex digital environment, creating an urgent need and an opportunity to reimagine educational approaches. This symposium will explore innovative approaches to media education that address both the intellectual and emotional impact of media technologies while emphasizing user agency and ethical responsibility in digital spaces.