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Amaka Ubaka on telling stories that matter

Amaka Ubaka on telling stories that matter Award-winning journalist Amaka Ubaka, B.S.C. ’09, is using her voice to elevate others and tell stories that make a difference.   By Maeve McQueeny-Lynch 8-5-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU Amaka Ubaka knows that one story can change the world. In 2015, she first gained national attention with her exclusive interview of an Orlando woman removed from her flight for refusing to check her breast pump. The coverage led U.S. Airways to reclassify breast pumps as medically necessary devices [...]

2026-08-26T09:36:10-04:00August 26, 2026|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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How Hurricane Dorian changed disaster reporting

How Hurricane Dorian changed disaster reporting A School of Communication study revealed that journalists who covered the 2019 tropical cyclone adapted their practices to help save lives during the storm and advocate for the marginalized in its aftermath. The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian left thousands of people homeless in the Bahamas. By Barbara Gutierrez 6-10-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU WHurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019, its Category 5 winds devastated two islands over three days, destroyed infrastructure, left thousands missing [...]

2026-06-11T15:27:35-04:00June 11, 2026|Doctoral, Journalism, School of Communication|
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University of Miami student media garners national recognition

University of Miami student media garners national recognition The highlight was the Ibis Yearbook receiving the Pacemaker Award, considered the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate awards. Randy Stano, professor of professional practice, left, is joined at the awards ceremony by Lori Keeley, Andergley Eilien, Jake Sperling, Kaleigh McLaughlin, and Grace Paliseno. By Barbara Gutierrez 3-31-2026 This story originally appeared at News@TheU University of Miami student media outlets continue to gain national recognition for outstanding work. In the recent Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Spring National College Media Conference [...]

2026-04-03T08:54:44-04:00April 3, 2026|Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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The intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism

The intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism Experts at the University of Miami School of Communication share their thoughts on how AI can help, rather than supplant, journalists. By Barbara Gutierrez 3-16-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates into almost every discipline and work setting, the fear critics voice is that this new technology—which mimics human intelligence—will supplant workers. Many of its defenders argue that AI is just a new technological advance, not unlike computers and calculators, that can [...]

2026-04-13T20:15:41-04:00March 17, 2026|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Public Relations|
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Making sense of data

Making sense of data The Open Visualization Academy—a first-of-its-kind platform recently launched by a faculty member at the University of Miami—offers free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.   By Janette Neuwahl Tannen 2-10-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU Interested in creating an informative, eye-catching chart, graph, or map to help explain a complex dataset? There are now several free courses to learn these skills, all offered on a new website created by a University of Miami faculty member, with [...]

2026-02-11T08:58:27-05:00February 11, 2026|Interactive Media, Journalism, School of Communication|
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Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios. Senior Taryn Jacobs conducts a podcast interview. Photos by Abbie Bernet/University of Miami By Ashley Sewall 12-8-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. The School of Communication has teamed up with Telemundo to give students real-world podcasting experience creating bilingual content, from pitching ideas to recording episodes that will be published online. Trevor Green, [...]

2025-12-09T14:52:57-05:00December 9, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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School of Communication rises to top 1.1% in national rankings

School of Communication rises to top 1.1% in national rankings Top rankings highlight continued excellence across disciplines, from journalism and advertising to interactive media and film. The University of Miami School of Communication has achieved its highest national ranking to date, securing the #15 spot on Niche’s 2025 list of Best Colleges for Communications in America. This marks a 19-place jump from the previous year, positioning the School in the top 1.1% of communication programs across the country. “This has been a tremendous year for the School [...]

2025-12-04T13:25:04-05:00December 4, 2025|Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Communication Studies, Doctoral, Electronic Media, Interactive Media, Journalism, Media Management, Motion Pictures, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Championing aspiring journalists

Championing aspiring journalists The new University of Miami student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the first in the University’s history. Board members of the student chapter of NAHJ include, from left, Christopher Perez, vice president; Ximena Hidalgo, president; Jessica Valdes, treasurer; and Emma Balleste. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami By Barbara Gutierrez 11-14-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. Ximena Hidalgo grew up in Maracay, Venezuela, watching the journalists who bravely reported stories while they faced censorship, threats, and even bodily harm [...]

2025-11-17T09:25:42-05:00November 17, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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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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