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Communication Studies

Pilot study looks to improve minority maternal health outcomes

Pilot study looks to improve minority maternal health outcomes Researchers Victoria Orrego Dunleavy and Veronica Alvarez-Galiana explore group prenatal care as an effective method of care for pregnant women, with the goal of reducing preventable maternal mortality. School of Communication News 3-26-2025 As recipients of a recent pilot grant award, researchers at the University of Miami School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences launched a study titled “Implementation and Evaluation of a Pilot Group Prenatal Care Program to Address [...]

2025-03-31T09:20:43-04:00March 31, 2025|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects

School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects Funded by the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation, the interdisciplinary research studies enhance the academic mission of both schools. Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event. Photo: Jenny Abreu By Barbara Gutierrez 3-24-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU School of Communication lecturer Rhonda Trust will work next to Dr. Shria Kumar, a [...]

2025-03-26T11:47:39-04:00March 25, 2025|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Connecting students to the world through debate

Connecting students to the world through debate Debate coaches Dave Steinberg and Patrick Waldinger traveled with debaters Rocio Pelaez and Sophia Kouhail to San Diego, CA for the Point Loma Sunset Cliffs Tournament. By Abbie Bernet 12-10-2024 Whether debating in a maximum-security prison or competing at world-class universities, University of Miami debaters are making an impact like never before. The Debate Team has had an exceptional semester, showcasing their skill and commitment on national and international stages. This fall, members had the opportunity to compete at Oxford University, [...]

2024-12-16T09:24:13-05:00December 10, 2024|Communication Studies, 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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What makes a good debater?

CNN is hosting the first presidential debate this election season between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Photo: The Associated Press By Barbara Gutierrez Thursday night at the CNN studios in Atlanta, Georgia, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face each other in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. There will be no audience. Each candidate will get to outline their political platform and why they are the best candidate for the job. David Steinberg, associate professor of professional practice at the University [...]

2024-06-27T10:58:57-04:00June 27, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Building community through debate

Video: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami The University of Miami Debate Team strives to cultivate a strong sense of community among its members through the art of debate. These passionate debaters not only sharpen their skills but also foster meaningful connections through the club’s various tournaments and meetings. From strategy sessions to cheering each other on at tournaments, this tight-knit group exemplifies the power of collaboration and camaraderie. This story originally appeared on News@TheU.

2024-05-02T16:27:21-04:00May 2, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Distinguished Scholar and Author, Ronald L. Jackson II, Joining Faculty Roster in Spring 2024

Distinguished scholar and award-winning author, Ronald L. Jackson II, is joining the University of Miami School of Communication faculty in spring 2024. Jackson, a former dean of Arts and Sciences, and past president of the National Communication Association (NCA) and Eastern Communication Association (ECA), comes to us from the University of Cincinnati where he was a Distinguished University Research Professor. He held several faculty appointments at Penn State University and University of Illinois prior to joining the faculty at University of Cincinnati. Additionally, he has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at University of [...]

2023-12-06T12:40:41-05:00December 6, 2023|Communication Studies, Journalism|
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