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From pro bowler to broadcaster

From pro bowler to broadcaster In a fireside chat at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema, former Miami Hurricanes linebacker and Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma shared insights on his collegiate and NFL careers and what it took to become a successful color analyst. Former Miami Hurricanes and NFL great Jonathan Vilma talked to students about sports reporting and broadcasting. Photos: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami By Robert C. Jones Jr. 3-5-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU Soccer, not football, reigned supreme in the childhood household [...]

2025-03-06T11:21:26-05:00March 6, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television

UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television For the sixth consecutive year, UMTV has earned multiple nominations at the College Television Awards, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of its students. The team behind UMTV SportsDesk gathers in Studio B after wrapping an episode.   By Abbie Bernet 12-9-2024 The University of Miami’s student-run television station, UMTV, continues to shine on the national stage, earning three prestigious nominations in this year’s College Television Awards. Out of over 230 entries submitted by 50 colleges and universities [...]

2024-12-10T15:48:16-05:00December 9, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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How has the communications landscape changed?

How has the communications landscape changed? School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news. School of Communication Dean Karin Wilkins. Photo: Abbie Bernet/University of Miami By Barbara Gutierrez11-06-2024This story originally appeared on News@TheU. In 1980, more than 62.2 million American households received a daily newspaper at home. Consumers got their national television news from three major television networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. Magazines were growing in popularity. People [...]

2024-11-08T08:43:16-05:00November 8, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media Management, School of Communication|
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Building careers in bilingual journalism

Building careers in bilingual journalism "UniMiami,” a student-run television broadcast through UMTV, gives students valuable experience in Spanish broadcasting and reporting. Students gain experience in reporting and presenting Spanish news through UMTV's UniMiami. Photos: Courtesy of Ximena Hidalgo By Isabella Speziani 10-09-2024 This story originally appeared on News@TheU. At University of Miami Television (UMTV), students gain valuable experience by producing and anchoring the Spanish-language show “UniMiami,” where they craft compelling narratives, manage production logistics, and engage with the community—all while honing their skills for future careers in [...]

2024-10-14T12:00:59-04:00October 14, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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Hands-on Experience Key in Senior’s Path to Success

By Abbie Bernet Four years of dedication culminate today for Derryl Barnes. He'll join more than 250 graduating seniors from the University of Miami's School of Communication at the Watsco Center, marking the beginning of his post-college chapter. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, the broadcast journalism major has carved a remarkable path through his four years at the University of Miami. Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and a social life, he thrived as a Communication Honors student, P100, UMTV member, treasurer of the National Association of Black Journalists UM chapter, and [...]

2024-05-10T09:20:40-04:00May 10, 2024|Broadcast Journalism|
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