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Renowned Latin journalists visit the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema

Renowned Latin journalists visit the University of Miami's Cosford Cinema Jose Diaz-Balart, Louis Aguirre, Jackie Nespral and Antonio Mora speak at UM's National Hispanic Association of Journalists chapter open panel discussion on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo Credit // Ximena Hidalgo. By Peter Kellogg 10-22-2025 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane UM’s National Hispanic Association of Journalists chapter hosted an open panel discussion with Hispanic broadcast legends Jose Diaz-Balart, Louis Aguirre, Jackie Nespral and Antonio Mora about their careers at UM’s Cosford Cinema on Friday, Oct. [...]

2025-10-28T15:16:28-04:00October 28, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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Getting the full GameDay experience

Getting the full GameDay experience ESPN’s traveling college pregame show gave several students opportunities to gain professional experience. Senior Annika Alves, left, with ESPN media specialist Julie McKay, right, on the set of ESPN "College GameDay." Alves volunteered to help guide reporters, videographers and photographers during the live broadcast on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Annika Alves. By Robert C. Jones Jr. 9-23-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. From the day Annika Alves could walk, her parents put a soccer ball at her feet and encouraged [...]

2025-09-23T09:29:42-04:00September 23, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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Prize-winning journalist brings global experience

Prize-winning journalist brings global experience Ilene Prusher, a veteran foreign correspondent with decades of experience covering conflict zones in the Middle East, has joined the School of Communication, where she will lead the master’s program in journalism. Accomplished journalist Ilene Prusher joins the University of Miami School of Communication. Photos: Courtesy of Ilene Prusher By Barbara Gutierrez 8-19-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. A prize-winning journalist who covered the Middle East for decades and has written for prestigious publications including Time magazine, The Christian Science [...]

2025-08-20T17:30:21-04:00August 20, 2025|Journalism, School of Communication|
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Communication students travel to Barcelona for cultural immersion

Communication students travel to Barcelona for cultural immersion Besides visiting media companies, a group of School of Communication students visited the Gothic Quarter and participated in cultural activities such as a paella cooking class and flamenco workshop. Students in the School of Communication and College of Arts and Sciences visited media and marketing companies in Barcelona as part of a study abroad program. By Barbara Gutierrez 7-25-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. group of students from the University of Miami School of Communication and the [...]

2025-10-27T15:37:01-04:00July 28, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Communication Studies, Electronic Media, Graduate Studies, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media

New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media The new curriculum will equip students with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving and shifting media landscape. 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 5-28-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. As the media world continues to rapidly evolve, the University of Miami School of Communication is responding with three new minors launching this fall—designed [...]

2025-06-02T12:31:39-04:00June 2, 2025|Interactive Media, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Long-time School of Communication professor reflects on 40 years

Long-time School of Communication professor reflects on 40 years Emil Salgado Vazquez 4-7-2025 This story originally appeared on The Miami Hurricane. At the front of the classroom, Dr. Mitchell Shapiro takes his stand, ready to deliver yet another lecture at the University of Miami Communication School. Today, he may be teaching about the ethics of journalism; tomorrow, it could be a presentation on the history of mass media mixed in with fun facts about The Beatles. Thousands of students have heard these lessons during Shapiro’s 43-year career at [...]

2025-04-22T17:01:49-04:00April 22, 2025|Journalism, School of Communication|
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Professor Randy Stano Honored with CSPA Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Randy Stano honored with CSPA lifetime achievement award Professor Randy Stano has been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication to student journalism, impactful mentorship, and lasting contributions to the field of scholastic media and visual communication. Professor Randy Stano with members of the Ibis Yearbook staff at the 2025 College Media Association Conference in New York City, where the team earned awards for Best Yearbook Cover and Best Yearbook Spread. Photo courtesy of Ariella Green [...]

2025-03-23T16:47:53-04:00March 23, 2025|Journalism, School of Communication|
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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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CommunityWire reporters to cover presidential inauguration

CommunityWire reporters to cover presidential inauguration By Allie Litzinger 1-16-2025 This story originally appeared on CommunityWire.Miami Five School of Communication graduate students are heading to the nation’s capital to report on Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The students, all reporters with CommunityWire.Miami, will share live reports, photos and videos of the historic happenings beginning Friday, Jan. 17, through Tuesday, Jan. 22. The news service, formerly U/Miami News Service, is staffed by SoC graduate students who report on cities and communities neighboring the [...]

2025-01-17T14:05:20-05:00January 17, 2025|Community Wire, Graduate Studies, Journalism, School of Communication|
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