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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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Award-winning year for the School of Communication

By Barbara Gutierrez It has been a stellar year for the University of Miami student publications and media outlets of the School of Communication. Altogether the publications and student-led television shows have garnered an impressive number of awards. The Ibis yearbook received a Pacemaker award for 2023 by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) at the University of Minnesota at the ACP National Conference in La Jolla, California. The Ibis yearbook also received the Best of Show Yearbook at the conference. The Pacemaker is considered one of the most prestigious prizes in [...]

2024-05-03T14:23:54-04:00May 3, 2024|Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Hands-on Learning at the U: Sports Reporting

By UM Admission Step into the fast-paced world of sports journalism with Professor Kaufman's transformative Sports Reporting class. Professor Kaufman prefers to call her Sports Reporting class at the School of Communication an internship. This hands-on course takes advantage of Miami’s major sports markets and allows students to hit the ground running, giving them firsthand experience in sports reporting for print, broadcast, and digital outlets. With press badges in hand, their phones on recorder mode, and direct access to professional athletes, Professor Kaufman’s students are no different than the professional [...]

2024-01-11T12:28:27-05:00January 11, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism, Media Management|
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