Communication Studies

Honoring Professor Michael J. Beatty   It is with a heavy heart that we share with you one of our longstanding faculty passed on Saturday, January 31st. Michael Beatty was an important and dedicated member of our School and academic community. Professor Beatty joined the School of Communication, Department of Communication Studies, in 2007, and held a joint appointment with the University of Miami, Department of Psychology. He was a distinguished scholar, accomplished academic leader, devoted educator, and cherished colleague whose influence in the field of communication will [...]

University of Miami Debate Team shines in intercollegiate events Several students participated in three events the weekend of Oct. 17 in challenges stretching from Los Angeles to Miami K-Cee Chavez and Rocio Pelaez (left); Dylan Long in the “White House Press Room” at the Reagan Library (right) By News@TheU 10-23-2025 Over a busy Oct. 17 weekend, members of the University of Miami Debate Team earned experience and captured honors in competitions held online and in two locations in Miami and Los Angeles. Students Paulina Barnjak and [...]

Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work Anika Engel is drawn to the health field but also loves writing and public affairs. Anika Engel, who graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, has a commitment to serve others. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami Barbara Gutierrez 5-5-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. When Anika Engel was in high school, she volunteered to be a member of the EMT ambulance corps in Wilton, Connecticut, during the COVID-19 pandemic. She did it to help people. She was [...]