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Q&A with a Health Communication Professor

By Karina Valdes Nicholas Carcioppolo, Ph.D., associate professor for the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Miami School of Communication, recently sat for a Q&A where he shared a bit about himself, the Communication Studies program, and his perspective on health communication. Q: What is Communication Studies? A: Despite the fact that it’s something we do daily, there is a lack of appreciation for the complexity and nuance of communication. One of my favorite definitions of communication uses the metaphor of flat-pack furniture. Much like flat-pack furniture, messages [...]

2023-11-06T21:07:06-05:00November 6, 2023|Communication Studies|
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London Calling: Communication Students Spend Three Weeks Studying Abroad

By Karina Valdes London’s rich history and vibrant culture were the backdrop for a three-week global communication study abroad experience for students at the University of Miami School of Communication. Led by Joseph B. Treaster, professor, and Gina Presson, lecturer, the duo were accompanied by Ben Ezzy, manager of broadcast operations, who documented the experience. Smiling students walk the streets of London on their way to visit the Wall Street Journal. Juniors Julianna Sondon, majoring in journalism and minoring in public relations and history, and Elliott Wyndorf, majoring [...]

2023-11-06T21:13:11-05:00November 3, 2023|Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Fulbright Fellow from Egypt is Learning All About VR

By Barbara Gutierrez During her time at the University of Miami School of Communication, Shaimaa Elrefaei Ber is exploring virtual reality, so she can integrate what she discovers into a program to help draw tourists to her homeland. When you think of Egypt what comes to mind? Pyramids, camels, and pharaohs. Shaimaa Elrefaei Ber, an Egyptian professor, is spending an academic year as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Miami. She wants to broaden people’s perspective on her home country. “Egypt has a lot of historical tourism but it [...]

2023-10-05T12:13:44-04:00October 5, 2023|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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Film ‘Aguadilla’ Depicts Migrants’ Tumultuous Journeys to Puerto Rico

By Caroline Val Professor Tom Musca and a crew of School of Communication students and alumni spent the summer producing a feature-length film inspired by the stories of Dominican immigrants who flee to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeking better opportunities. As Tom Musca sat on the balcony of a longtime friend’s home, with the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in the distance, he suddenly noticed a rustling in the trees beneath them. When he inquired about the commotion to his friend Noel Quiñones, a pilot and film colleague, the gentleman coolly [...]

2023-09-22T14:57:28-04:00September 22, 2023|Motion Pictures|
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A New Era of Entertainment and Education is Coming to the Bill Cosford Cinema

By Karina Valdes The Bill Cosford Cinema is getting a much-deserved facelift after serving the Coral Gables community for almost two decades. Two grants from the Knight Foundation have been directed toward upgrading the cinema’s screening systems, revitalizing its programming, and developing structural plans for a complete redesign of the space. “Our Cosford Cinema remains a treasure, leveraging the talent within our school in collaboration with community partners and friends. The generous support offered by the Knight Foundation allows us to shine brighter by providing critical enhancements to our digital [...]

2023-09-14T11:31:15-04:00September 8, 2023|Uncategorized|
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Reflections on My 2023 Summer Internship in NYC

By Darby Steininger Darby Steininger is a University of Miami junior majoring in Media Management with a minor in Broadcast Journalism. She agreed to share her experience as a summer intern in 2023. From June 6 to July 16, I worked as a paid intern in the global marketing department of Peter Thomas Roth, a skincare company located in New York City. The work schedule was hybrid, with two to three days in the office and two to three days online. The head of global marketing supervised four other interns [...]

2023-08-30T14:06:53-04:00August 30, 2023|Broadcast Journalism, Media Management|
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Alumnus Sketched and Fulfilled His Dream Job

By Brandi Troup From Florida and the University of Miami to California, Dustin Romero brought his artistic talents, ambitions, and dreams with him. And now he is a character layout artist for “The Simpsons.” A proud alumnus of the University of Miami, Dustin Romero is a character layout artist for the longstanding show “The Simpsons.” Though his path to California hasn’t been linear, working in the realm of art was Romero’s fate. “I would draw all the time,” he said. “My mother used to joke that I was born with [...]

2023-08-25T12:17:38-04:00August 25, 2023|Motion Pictures|
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UMTV Alumnus Catalyzes Change Through Storytelling

Julian Glover, B.S.C. ’13, talks about his journalism journey, the transformative power of storytelling, and promoting meaningful change through impactful media. By Benjamin Estrada Julian Glover, B.S.C. ’13, credits his early experiences exploring the field of communications in middle school as a significant contributor to his journey toward becoming an award-winning journalist. His innate gift for communication was evident from his early days as a chatty, inquisitive student in the classroom. Little did he know that his natural gift of gab would later transform into a powerful tool to bring [...]

2023-08-22T10:22:14-04:00August 22, 2023|Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism, Media Management|
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Are You Sick of Bad News?

By Barbara Gutierrez Studies show that consumers are reading and watching less local and national news. In many cases, it is for mental health reasons. If you have been experiencing stress because of the state of the world—a pandemic, political strife, killings, and extreme weather conditions—you are not alone. For many, news can be toxic, and its intensity can promote helplessness and exhaustion, experts report. A 2022 Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report on consumers in the United States said that while the majority of people surveyed consume [...]

2023-08-16T14:56:29-04:00August 16, 2023|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Media Management|
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